Okay so my CNC opportunity fell through. The reason I went to this option in the first place was because I haven't the slightest idea how one might wind a perfect primary coil spiral without guides. Can anyone explain this process? Or link to a good website that explains it?
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:54:52 -0400
From: Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "tesla@xxxxxxxxxx" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [TCML] Spark Output?
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My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing from white
long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for about
ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were beginning to
occur.
The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned and
re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a 3"x12"
toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other one I
had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of .008uf
along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through JAVATC.
Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple spark with
a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
improvement in performance.
Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it, to the
point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It was set
for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
switched transformers.
Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
Thank you,
Tim Flood
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2014 03:46:48 +0100
From: "chris elfert" <snotblossom66@xxxxxxxxx>
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:19:58 -0500
From: Bert Hickman <bert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
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Hi Tim,
Assuming you're using copper electrodes, try taking some silicon carbide
sandpaper and sanding the active area of all the gap electrodes. Over
time, a partially-conducting layer of copper oxide can develop in the
gap. This layer tends to reduce the effective gap spacing and also may
become incandescent when running the gap. The result is reduced
breakdown voltage and poorer quenching of your main gap. Both of these
effects will significantly reduce the output voltage and power of your
coil. Retune your coil at lower power levels before firing it up at full
power with the newly-cleaned gaps.
Bert
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Tim Flood wrote:
> My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing from white
> long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for about
> ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were beginning to
> occur.
>
> The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned and
> re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
>
> The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a 3"x12"
> toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
>
> I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other one I
> had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of .008uf
> along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through JAVATC.
> Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
>
> The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple spark with
> a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
> improvement in performance.
>
> Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
> Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it, to the
> point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
>
> The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It was set
> for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
> switched transformers.
>
> Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tim Flood
> _______________________________________________
> Tesla mailing list
> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
>
>
>
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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 19:22:17 +0000 (UTC)
From: dave pierson <dave_p@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [TCML] Bad Post Re: chris elfert
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bad post.
My error.
> dave_p
> co mod
>
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> >
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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:22:19 -0500
From: W5als <w5als@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
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Hi Tim
This my opinion but I think the cap's are breaking down under load. I know they test
Good but that doesn't mean they are. Just my thoughts.
Alton
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing from white
> long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for about
> ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were beginning to
> occur.
>
> The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned and
> re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
>
> The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a 3"x12"
> toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
>
> I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other one I
> had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of .008uf
> along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through JAVATC.
> Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
>
> The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple spark with
> a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
> improvement in performance.
>
> Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
> Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it, to the
> point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
>
> The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It was set
> for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
> switched transformers.
>
> Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Tim Flood
> _______________________________________________
> Tesla mailing list
> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:48:26 -0400
From: Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
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Thanks guys for the suggestions so far.
The electrodes are not copper but 3/8" dia. steel round bar with tungsten
carbide silver solder on one end so four pairs of flat round flats face
each other. These steel rounds are mounted in aluminum blocks and are
adjustable. It could be over time corrosion has developed over time between
the steel and aluminum. I will disassemble and inspect this weekend.
The caps that make up the MMC are new. They checked out OK individually and
as a unit. Is it probable that a number of these caps could break down
under load?
Thanks again and I'm open to any ideas.
Tim Flood
On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:22 PM, W5als <w5als@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Tim
> This my opinion but I think the cap's are breaking down under load. I
> know they test
> Good but that doesn't mean they are. Just my thoughts.
> Alton
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing from
> white
> > long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for about
> > ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were beginning to
> > occur.
> >
> > The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned and
> > re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
> >
> > The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a
> 3"x12"
> > toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
> >
> > I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other one
> I
> > had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of
> .008uf
> > along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through JAVATC.
> > Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
> >
> > The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple spark
> with
> > a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
> > improvement in performance.
> >
> > Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
> > Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it, to
> the
> > point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
> >
> > The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It was
> set
> > for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
> > switched transformers.
> >
> > Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Tim Flood
> > _______________________________________________
> > Tesla mailing list
> > Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:35:40 -0500
From: Bert Hickman <bert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
Message-ID: <532224AC.1090800@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Hi Tim,
How are you cooling your gap? Some of your symptoms suggest that your
gap is overheating and failing to quench.
What are the details (manufacturer and part number) of the capacitors
you're using in your MMC? Racing sparks can be caused by mistuning if
your MMC is changing value during operation. This is usually not as much
of a problem with self-healing capacitors until they approach their end
of life.
How many are in each series string and number of strings in parallel?
Are you using bleeder resistors across each cap in your strings? If so,
what is the manufacturer and part number? Bleeder resistors not made for
HV use may arc over or change value, messing up the performance of your
MMC. This can usually be seen as flashes during operation,
discoloration, or resistors even burning up. Some good, inexpensive HV
film resistors include Vishay VR37 series or YAGEO HHV-50 series.
Bert
Tim Flood wrote:
> Thanks guys for the suggestions so far.
>
> The electrodes are not copper but 3/8" dia. steel round bar with tungsten
> carbide silver solder on one end so four pairs of flat round flats face
> each other. These steel rounds are mounted in aluminum blocks and are
> adjustable. It could be over time corrosion has developed over time between
> the steel and aluminum. I will disassemble and inspect this weekend.
>
> The caps that make up the MMC are new. They checked out OK individually and
> as a unit. Is it probable that a number of these caps could break down
> under load?
>
> Thanks again and I'm open to any ideas.
>
> Tim Flood
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:22 PM, W5als <w5als@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Tim
>> This my opinion but I think the cap's are breaking down under load. I
>> know they test
>> Good but that doesn't mean they are. Just my thoughts.
>> Alton
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>>> On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing from
>> white
>>> long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for about
>>> ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were beginning to
>>> occur.
>>>
>>> The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned and
>>> re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
>>>
>>> The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a
>> 3"x12"
>>> toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
>>>
>>> I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other one
>> I
>>> had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of
>> .008uf
>>> along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through JAVATC.
>>> Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
>>>
>>> The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple spark
>> with
>>> a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
>>> improvement in performance.
>>>
>>> Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
>>> Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it, to
>> the
>>> point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
>>>
>>> The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It was
>> set
>>> for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
>>> switched transformers.
>>>
>>> Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Tim Flood
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Tesla mailing list
>>> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
>>> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
>> _______________________________________________
>> Tesla mailing list
>> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
>> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
>>
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>
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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:39:50 +0000
From: Mark Stolz <mark_w_stolz@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tesla List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] Project Icarus: First Light
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Looking good thus far.
Mark Stolz
Pearland, TX
Sent from Surface Pro
From: krux@xxxxxxxxxx
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To: tesla List
So my first Tesla coil, which I've named Icarus, works!
https://krux.org/article/First_Light
Still more to do, and much to document, but a quick update and video.
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Message: 9
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:27:16 -0000
From: "Phil Tuck" <pip@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "'Tesla Coil Mailing List'" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
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I know it was working originally on steel electrodes ok, but consider
changing them one day anyway - steel heats up hot anyway with RF, but
working in a spark gap as well, means double trouble :-)
Phil
www.hvtesla.com
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Of Tim Flood
Sent: 13 March 2014 20:48
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
Thanks guys for the suggestions so far.
The electrodes are not copper but 3/8" dia. steel round bar with tungsten
carbide silver solder on one end so four pairs of flat round flats face each
other. These steel rounds are mounted in aluminum blocks and are adjustable.
It could be over time corrosion has developed over time between the steel
and aluminum. I will disassemble and inspect this weekend.
The caps that make up the MMC are new. They checked out OK individually and
as a unit. Is it probable that a number of these caps could break down under
load?
Thanks again and I'm open to any ideas.
Tim Flood
On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:22 PM, W5als <w5als@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Tim
> This my opinion but I think the cap's are breaking down under
> load. I know they test Good but that doesn't mean they are. Just my
> thoughts.
> Alton
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing
> > from
> white
> > long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for
> > about ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were
> > beginning to occur.
> >
> > The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned
> > and re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
> >
> > The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a
> 3"x12"
> > toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
> >
> > I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other
> > one
> I
> > had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of
> .008uf
> > along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through
JAVATC.
> > Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
> >
> > The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple
> > spark
> with
> > a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
> > improvement in performance.
> >
> > Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
> > Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it,
> > to
> the
> > point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
> >
> > The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It
> > was
> set
> > for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
> > switched transformers.
> >
> > Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Tim Flood
> > _______________________________________________
> > Tesla mailing list
> > Tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:31:27 -0700
From: "Bart B. Anderson" <gort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [TCML] WWT 2014
Message-ID: <5322780F.9030600@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
Well I just viewed pics and video's of this years Western Winter
Teslathon 2014 at Tesla Universe and it looks like it was another great
year at Henry's compound this March in Arizona. Unfortunately I did not
get to attend this year, but it looks like despite of the rainy weather
that hit the west in early March, WWT2014 was a great time regardless!
At Tesla Universe there is a direct link on the main page to John
Forcina's photo's.... also Chris took video's and there's a link to
those as well... I just now viewed all pics and vids and realized that
it hasn't been posted to TCML, so....
Thank you Dr. Hankenstien ( thanks Henry) and Dr. Spark ( thanks Chris).
I see that Ed. Wingate attended, the band was awesome, I even viewed
KOTC (king of tesla coils) Steve Ward rockin on bass! and you had some
singers for the band this year.. haha.. good times! I'll be there next
year guys! Dianna says hi!
Here's a link to John's photo's and also to the video's on youtube....
http://www.teslauniverse.com/
Coiling Rocks!
Bart
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Message: 11
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 03:19:59 -0700 (PDT)
From: Liviu Vasiliu <teslina@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] WWT 2014
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Hi
Added some vids from WWT 2014 on my channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/teslina
Thx guys, it was an awesome experience.
vasil
>
>
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On Fri, 3/14/14, Bart B. Anderson <gort@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Subject: [TCML] WWT 2014
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, March 14, 2014, 5:31 AM
Well I just viewed pics and video's
of this years Western Winter Teslathon 2014 at Tesla
Universe and it looks like it was another great year at
Henry's compound this March in Arizona. Unfortunately I did
not get to attend this year, but it looks like despite of
the rainy weather that hit the west in early March, WWT2014
was a great time regardless!
At Tesla Universe there is a direct link on the main page to
John Forcina's photo's.... also Chris took video's and
there's a link to those as well... I just now viewed all
pics and vids and realized that it hasn't been posted to
TCML, so....
Thank you Dr. Hankenstien ( thanks Henry) and Dr. Spark (
thanks Chris). I see that Ed. Wingate attended, the band was
awesome, I even viewed KOTC (king of tesla coils) Steve Ward
rockin on bass! and you had some singers for the band this
year.. haha.. good times! I'll be there next year
guys!? Dianna says hi!
Here's a link to John's photo's and also to the video's on
youtube....
http://www.teslauniverse.com/
Coiling Rocks!
Bart
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Message: 12
Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 10:07:52 -0400
From: Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
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Hi Bert,
I have never cooled this gap but will do so in the future. The capacitors
are new Cornell Dubilier 942c20p15K-F purchased from Online Components.
There are 19 caps in a single string per the MMC Design Chart for a 15/30
NST.
The bleed resistors I'm using are 10meg, 1/2 watt, but I don't know the
mfg. or part number as I get them from the electronics dept. here at work.
There have been no anomalies with the resistors during or after operation.
I will check into the resistors you sited.
Phil, thanks for the advice on the spark gap. I pulled the gap assembly
last night. The steel is rusted and the tungsten carbide faces need
cleaning.
Thanks guys,
Tim
On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 7:27 PM, Phil Tuck <pip@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I know it was working originally on steel electrodes ok, but consider
> changing them one day anyway - steel heats up hot anyway with RF, but
> working in a spark gap as well, means double trouble :-)
>
> Phil
> www.hvtesla.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> Of Tim Flood
> Sent: 13 March 2014 20:48
> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [TCML] Spark Output?
>
> Thanks guys for the suggestions so far.
>
> The electrodes are not copper but 3/8" dia. steel round bar with tungsten
> carbide silver solder on one end so four pairs of flat round flats face
> each
> other. These steel rounds are mounted in aluminum blocks and are
> adjustable.
> It could be over time corrosion has developed over time between the steel
> and aluminum. I will disassemble and inspect this weekend.
>
> The caps that make up the MMC are new. They checked out OK individually and
> as a unit. Is it probable that a number of these caps could break down
> under
> load?
>
> Thanks again and I'm open to any ideas.
>
> Tim Flood
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 3:22 PM, W5als <w5als@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi Tim
> > This my opinion but I think the cap's are breaking down under
> > load. I know they test Good but that doesn't mean they are. Just my
> > thoughts.
> > Alton
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > > On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:54 PM, Tim Flood <tfloodrr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > My old reliable coil's streamer length was gradually diminishing
> > > from
> > white
> > > long sparks to shorter purple sparks and finally purple sparks for
> > > about ten seconds then no sparks. Additionally, racing arcs were
> > > beginning to occur.
> > >
> > > The MMC value checked out, all connections checked out, I cleaned
> > > and re-connected the dedicated RF ground, etc.
> > >
> > > The old design utilized two paralleled 9/60 NST, 3" dia. sec. and a
> > 3"x12"
> > > toroid with a spark gap consisting of four fixed gaps in series.
> > >
> > > I suspected the transformers so I replaced these with the only other
> > > one
> > I
> > > had, a 15/30 NST. I ran the new transformer, required capacitance of
> > .008uf
> > > along with the existing secondary, spark gap and top load through
> JAVATC.
> > > Modifications were then made per the JAVA.
> > >
> > > The first light of the modified coil only produced a weak purple
> > > spark
> > with
> > > a break-out point. Tuning only served to create racing arcs, with no
> > > improvement in performance.
> > >
> > > Now I suspect the secondary. So, I rewound and varnished the secondary.
> > > Same dismal performance as before. Now I'm about ready to loose it,
> > > to
> > the
> > > point I'm explaining this all to my wife.
> > >
> > > The only thing I didn't touch was the spark gap and gap spacing. It
> > > was
> > set
> > > for .030" for each of the four gaps and I made no adjustment when I
> > > switched transformers.
> > >
> > > Sorry for the long post, but I would really appreciate any ideas.
> > >
> > > Thank you,
> > >
> > > Tim Flood
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