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Re: help

Hi,

At 01:35 PM 05/19/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi I am planning on making my first coil this summer with some step by step
> instructions that I found  at (http://www.monmouth-dot-com/~grimcorona/) well
> on this setup it has the spark gap in parallel.  On other schematics I have
> seen the spark gap in series with the compactors. Witch on is correct or
> are they both and if so which one is better.  

Put the gap across the neon.  When the gap fires (shorts) it helps to
protect the neon from damage.  See:

http://users.better-dot-org/tfritz/site/papers/primarycircuits/pricir.html

BTW - an air gap (not a very good one ;0))is shown in this paper at:

http://users.better-dot-org/tfritz/site/papers/primarycircuits/Image7.gif

>I have also herd that I can
> use coax for my hv wire because My father works for the local cable company
> I can get it for free so tell me what you think about coax.  

Copper tubing is best but if the coax is free, it will work ok too.

>One more thing
> at this time is could someone give me some operation tips on what you do
> when running your coil outdoors, It would make me feel more so safe if I
> knew how other people run their coils safely because I cant find much info
> on safe coiling.

There is not too much to worry about running outside.  Obviously, wind and
rain are to be avoided as well as overhead power lines and underground
cables if you drive ground rods in.  It may attract neighbors and kids that
need to be watched so they do not run up to the coil and try to hug it...

You may want to check the following for safety tips.

http://users.better-dot-org/tfritz/site/safety/safety.html
http://www.pupman-dot-com/safety.htm

If you have safety question as you get into building your coil, please ask
if you are unsure of anything...

Cheers,

	Terry


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