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Re: Final Capacitor Test Results
In a message dated 96-06-16 00:44:08 EDT, you write:
> I took the secondary (8" dia. x 28" long of 20 gauge) and got a
>resonant frequency of 221 Khz by itself and it dropped all the way to 140
>Khz with the toroid on top, about 4" from top turn of winding. I was
>expecting to fabricat an additional stand-off from PVC, maybe 3"-4" but
>this is one point that is really a wild guess with no data to support
>where I should start with the toroid's position relative to the top
>secondary turn. Any idea's?
> Your suggestion on the ground point being made available close to the
>toroid was what I thought would be a good step.--thanks for the tip. I
>still have to bend and mount my strike rail by the primary too, Gee, will
>I really get to try this or not by next week end? Several unfinished
>steps still on the check-list! I better stop before this becomes a 22
>page item!
>
>Good Luck with your New Cap
>
>Chuck Curran
>
>
Chuck,
My toroid is presently mounted about 10" above the last turn on the
secondary. I lack good test data to optomize this spacing. I really don't
know exactly how high it should be. Since your coil and toroid are larger
than mine, I would think 4" might be too close.
Ed Sonderman