Re: [TCML] Re-visited - Newbie question - Where does all the energy go?

[Futuret <futuret@xxxxxxx>]

Peter,

Does the spark shrink a little after the coil runs a few seconds?  If not, then
the spark gap is probably not over-heating or anything like that.  It's probably
quenching OK.  The pipe gap you're using is probably better than a bolt-head
gap would be.

Cheers,
John


Peter Sutter <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:> No visual signs of any damage on the secondary.> > > Thanks> > Peter> > > On 05/25/2012 10:51 AM, kylesenior@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:>> Black scorch marks are usually what you get with a short, sometimes>> fire as well>> >> ----- Original Message ----->> From: "Tesla Coil Mailing List">> To:"Tesla Coil Mailing List">> Cc:>> Sent:Fri, 25 May 2012 09:44:25 +0800>> Subject:[TCML] Re-visited - Newbie question - Where does all the>> energy go?>> >>  I refer to my problem as described in>> http://www.pupman.com/listarchives/2012/Apr/msg00135.html.>> >>  I followed the recommendations by various posters,>> >>  - I re-built the spark gap, same result.>>  - I made various new capacitors, same result.>>  - I added a second 12 KV 30 ma NST in parallel, same result.>>  - I re-wired all connections with 10 gauge, same result.>> >>  The only part left untouched now is the secondary coil. Is it>> possible that there is a short circuited winding? Would that be>>  consistent with the problems I experience?>> >>  How would I find the location of the short? I inspected it visually>> but can't find anything odd. What would I look for? would it get>>  warm at the fault after prolonged running?>> >>  Thanks for any assistance.>> >>  Peter>> >> 

 
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