Re: Top Load

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>



2.5 to 4 inches measured from bottom of toroid to the last sec 
winding works good with small coils.  With large toroids above 30 
inches dia., more shielding, we usually go 12-14 inches above last sec turn.

Dr. Resonance
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Subject: Top Load


> Original poster: "Rich & DJ" <rdj@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I have a question on the normal location of a top load. My new coil 
> will max out at 13Kv .150ma , secondary is 6.5/8 dia , is there a 
> standard starting point for the top load?  I see pictures of other 
> coils, some show it several inches above the top of the secondary 
> winding , others are quite low with the lower part of the top load 
> below the plane of the upper winding of the secondary.
> Any suggestions on a starting point ?
>
>             Rich , from the middle of Missouri