So after all these years of static generators I've decided to build a
really decent coil. I know some electronics but not much high power RF so
probably a spark gap. I've looked online in my various books and find a lot
is disagreement about primary tank arrangement, use of inductors and
'squenched spark gaps'.
I don't need and entire plan but I'd be delighted for some simple tips for
my design:
* what type of secondary wire where to buy
* ideal secondary form material (I used pvc in the past).
* good place for decent HV caps for the long series/parralel type (do I
need resistors for these).
* primary winding material/type I've used copper tube inclined out I see a
lot of recent coils just wind straight up with thick solid insulate wire?
* best design for primary tank like arrangement of gap/caps.
* feedback prevention.
* where to find a decent affordable variac. I've seen people using light
dimmer switch this seems insane!
* I have 12k,12k,15k 30ma old francefoormers.
* I do have a scope but no frequncy generator. Could I literally use my
computer/phone with a simple unamplified sine generator.
* rotary slark gap? Is it worth it, what troubles does it bring?
Thank you so much for any info as noted I'm checking online too but this
group seem to have major experience.
Matt
Minnesota
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