Re: [TCML] Basic Circuit Question

["Peter Terren" <pterren@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Capacitor across power supply is correct.  Limits voltage peaks to 
transformer.

Cheers
Peter



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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 10:34 AM
Subject: [TCML] Basic Circuit Question


> I am currently gathering the parts to build a small Tesla coil. I have a 
> basic question on the circuit. Several of the schematics show the primary 
> capacitor in parallel with the power supply secondary and the spark gap in 
> series. Other designs show the primary capacitor in series with the power 
> supply secondary and the spark gap in parallel. What is the difference in 
> operation and which one should a beginner build?
> Thanks for your help. Richard
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