Re: Ryan's Coil = Salvaged :-)

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Original poster: "Metlicka Marc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

ryan,
finn hammer has an extensive page on his home made powerstat. it may
take some time but his results not only looked great, but was fully
functional. (good job finn)
marc

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Ryan Ries by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<spud-at-wf-dot-net>
> 
>         Okay, it looks like I live on to coil another day.  I'm not sure
what all
> was said about the thicker PVC and absorbing more RF, but I was able to
> completely sand away the carbon track and reveal fresh PVC underneath.  I
> then applied a new coat of polyurethane to the inside of the form. It's
> drying as we speak...
> 
>         So now I salvaged the coil, but I desire to find out what is
truly wrong
> with the system and make this coil work.  Starting with the ballast.  I
> have no powerstat/variac.  I had one for the 120v power for the neon sign
> transformers, but I have no idea how I'm going to get a 240v 10kva
> powerstat for the pig. ($$$) I have been using microwave oven transformers
> as ballasting, some fuses, and a master switch.  The extension cord used to
> transport the power is that oilfield stuff made with 3 6-gauge conductors
> coated with HEAVY insulation.  We lucked out by having a relative that
> works in the oilfield.
> 
> Just don't tell me to tap my primary in any further. :-)
> 
> -- Ryan Ries