Re: Designing BIG Secondary Coil

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Original poster: "Mark Fergerson by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mfergerson1-at-cox-dot-net>

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Dave Hartwick by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ddhartwick-at-earthlink-dot-net>
> 
> Dr.,
> I was probably incorrectly assuming that space winding improves performance
> because of reduced inter-turn capacitance. I've never experienced inter-turn
> insulation breakdown, though I know it occurs.
> 
> Regarding secondary dimensions: I've got 7 puny feet of vertical space to
> work with in the basement. I think I'm stuck there--wife and neighbor
> factors. So I was thinking about 12 or more inch dia form, but not more than
> about 24" tall. 2:1 aspect ratio or less. The topload will have to be
> elevated somewhat.

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  How long/wide is the basement? Can you
lay your coil sideways?

  Mark L. Fergerson