Re: [TCML] Air cored inductor for DC tesla coil?

[dave pierson <dave_p@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I acquired 2 pretty large coils, I was wondering if they would be
> suitable for use in a DC coil.
 
> Inner diameter is about 3.5", outer is about 8".
> The coil itself is split into 13 smaller coils,
> each wound with a little air gap between the next.
    I've a vague recollection the gaps 'improve' the 
    HF/RF performance, by reducing stray interwinding
    capacitance.  Can't find a reference.  Anyone?

> I assume that this was for air
> cooling. Gauge looks like its 26 or 28.

> I was thinking that they could be either series or parallel connected
> and submerged in oil, Giving me a nice ballast inductor for a future
> DC coil.
> 
> What do you all think?

   best
    dwp
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