Re: [TCML] New Tesla Coil

[Tesla <tesla@xxxxxxxxx>]

At 03:23 2008-10-08, you wrote:

[snip]
> I would recommend .05mm bare wire size (minimum). This size requires 
> a longer secondary for 1200 turns. So, 685.8mm in length and 152.4mm 
> diameter for a nice h/d ratio (4.5). This will also lower the 
> frequency from 600kHz down to 230kHz. This will raise Q and will 
> better handle your 4 MOT system.
[snip]

Bart, I surmise you meant .5mm bare wire, right?

Your calculation of 1200 x .5 = 685,8mm for the secondary height 
doesn't make sense unless you have taken the enamel thickness into account.

1200 x .5 = 600mm for the bare wire size.

Regards
/Matt 

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