Re: [TCML] Brighten My Arc on my Tesla Coil

[David Speck <Dave@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

Nice performing coil for only 9 KV input.

More power = more brightness.

Add transformers for greater current per pulse.

Use a breakout point so your arcs begin at one point on the toroid 
instead of coming from multiple random locations.

Consider a synchronous rotary spark gap for better quenching.

Dave

On 4/18/2013 6:21 AM, Jim wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Can you please suggest to me a way to increase the brightness of my 
> arc on my Tesla Coil? It is a classic coil that uses 2 - 9,000 volt 
> neon sign transformers. It stands about 48" high and produces up to 
> 30" arcs. It uses a copper pipe type static spark gap. Here is a 
> youtube video of the coil. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewP4leT_C1I
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim

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