Re: Can't get a good bang

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

Hi Steve,

I would try a larger toroid maybe 3x11 (experiment with this).  Also you
should be able to charge 25nf with your power source.

Gerry R

 > Original poster: "steve" <steve_vance-at-cablelynx-dot-com>
 >
 > Hi list,
 >
 > I just got finished with my small 5-30 NST powered coil. I am getting
 > streamers about 6-8" long into the air and, about 11" to a grounded wire.
 > The problem is that they are thin and wispy. I believe the coil is in
tune,
 > If I move one turn in or out the streamer length decreases. The problem
 > seems to be the spark gap. I'm not getting the usual loud bang that I get
if
 > I unhook the coil and run the transformer and caps on the gap by
themselves.
 > If I open the gap over about 5/16" when it is on the coil It won't arc at
 > all. Without the coil I can open it up to about 3/8" and get a nice loud
 > bang. What gives? I used 10AWG solid wire to connect everything. All the
 > connections are soldered ring terminals. Any suggestions?  You can see it
 > here http://fire.prohosting-dot-com/~bonestc/babycoil.html
 >
 > Steve Vance
 >
 >