Re: [TCML] pics of new coil

["Alice" <alice33@xxxxxxxxxx>]

It is indeed aesthetically pleasing.  I always liked the look of the 
spherical tops.  Something about it is reminiscent of the days of Tesla.  I 
look forward to pics of when you get it sparking.

Becky

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Norman Stepp" <ndsteppii@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2010 2:34 PM
Subject: [TCML] pics of new coil


> http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/ndsteppii/smallcoil1.jpg
> http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/ndsteppii/smallcoilcloseup.jpg 
> Let me know what you think. This is my attempt at
> building a coil that is aesthetically pleasing.
> The box was built from cutting board. The concealed secondary
> is wound on 2" PVC, 12" high @ around 1150 turns.
> The spark gap is 1/8" tungsten. There are 4 adjustable
> tap point selectors able to tap any of the 14
> primary turns in 1/4 turn increments (my favorite touch).
> Not quite finished yet, for gap quenching I was
> thinking of drilling a 1 1/2" or so hole in the box
> centered with the spark gap and mounting my fan or
> blower inside the box w/ a nice switch on the front.
> also a couple of connectors on the back for high
> voltage in. (hopefully i can at least fit the caps
> and the fan in the box:^). Also deciding on a power
> source maybe a 9/20 or 9/30?
>
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