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Re: Can't get a good bang
Original poster: Brett Miller <brmtesla2-at-yahoo-dot-com>
Steve,
I agree with the comments below. Also, it appears
that you are using a single gap. Some of my recent
work with disruptive coils seems to suggest strong
evidence that mulitiple gaps are important for
efficiency in a static gap. Just something to
consider. I believe Dan Mccauley used multiple copper
pipes in his Minikatz.
In any case, you have a sharp looking coil and base.
Keep up the good work and I'm sure the arcs will
intensify.
-Brett
--- Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
> 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
> >
> >
>
>
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