RE: [TCML] mini Tesla coil specs

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

Hi Shawn,

I don't know that I've ever heard of a Tesla coil operating with a voltage as low as 2kV.  I'm not saying it can't be done, but you'd be plumbing new depths there.  Definitely use a single static gap, with direct airflow thru the gap.  Using the 5/60 unit is certainly the better option.

For small coils, you really want high inductance secondaries (and primaries).  I'd choose the 28 AWG wire, or finer.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Shaun Epp
> Sent: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 6:26 PM
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TCML] mini Tesla coil specs
> 
> Hello Group,
> 
> I have two smaller transformers and I would like to make a table top (portable) coil
> out of one of them.  I have a 2kv, 60ma open transformer that was made for spark
> gap operation,  I also have a 5kv, 60ma NST - the old fashion style.
> Have other people build tesla coils at these low voltages, are there any special
> requirement?  for magnet wire I have a large roll of 26 gauge and a smaller roll of
> 28 gauge wire, some pvc pipe (the white stuff), capacitors.....etc.
> 
> any input would be apreatiated!
> 
> 
> thanks,
> 
> Shaun
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