Re: A very little coil

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Fucian-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 7/21/01 8:49:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

<< I picked up a 6kv -at- 1ma DC supply. I have built a small coil with a couple 
of
 screws for the break. The discharge from the top terminal is about 1.5" and I
 can draw sparks about 2" long with a screw driver. The discharge sparks are
 very fine and must be viewed in subdued light.
 Has anyone had experience at this power level...6w? Are these discharges 
about
 right or can I do better. Will appreciate all comments.
  
 Thanks   Skip
 
  >>
I once used a 3.5ma 1250 volt laser PSU. I got about 2in max sparks as well.

Matt