Re: [TCML] Secondary Troubles

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

three methods to prevent these problems in future coils:

use double build magnet wire, not single build

use two interior baffles in each sec coil, one near the top and one 3-4
inches up from bottom.

never use a sphere or toroid less than 1.5 x sec dia.

Dr. Resonance

On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 4:05 AM, bunnykiller <bunnikillr@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hey Phillip...
>
> once upon a time long long ago in a galaxy far away it was common practice
> to run the wire inside the form. But thru the modern invention of Email, we
> learned that it doesnt work too well.  Get some 120 grit paper and sand as
> well as you can to remove the carbon and coat with some type of poly
> urethane..  Should reduce the tendancy to arc in the tube....
>
> dont give up    learning is full of mistakes especially when you are
> learning on your own...
>
> Scot D
>
>
>
> Phillip Slawinski wrote:
>
> I set up my TC today to 'play'.  I think I made a big mistake.  I
>> accidentally had the ungrounded low voltage lead from the secondary inside
>> the coil form.  To make a long story short my secondary PVC form now has
>> some nice tree-like black tracks on the inside of it.  The TC still works,
>> and puts out streamers to about three and a half feet or more.
>>
>> Is there a way to clean up these tracks?  Should I just abandon that
>> secondary and wind a new one?  I've got plenty of wire and plenty of PVC.
>> Should I stop coiling for making such a stupid mistake?
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