RE: [TCML] Minimum number of MMC strings?

[zimtesla@xxxxxxxxxxx]

My experience with a TC running a 30mA NST is that one string of CDC 
942C caps giving 0.009 uF works well and allows me to get 30" sparks 
from time to time.

The discussion about multiple strings had to do with higher power coils.
Jim Zimmerschied

snip
I am in the process of designing my first tesla coil. It uses a 9 kv 30 
ma
NST, which gives a LTR cap size of about 0.0133 uf tank cap. While
designing the MMC, I have come across conflicting advice on MMC design. 
On this
tesla coil design

guide<http://www.tiagoespinha.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/259168-Tesla-Coil-Construction-Plans.pdf ;>,
the author writes that  "You should always have at least 5 strings in
parallel (increase string length if necessary),
because each string has to deliver huge currents. If you have multiple
strings in series,
each string will have to contribute less current and it will last longer
than if you have just
one string (which would blast in an instant.)"

However, I have seen plenty of MMCs with just 1 or 2 strings. For 
example,
there is this <http://www.tb3.com/tesla/capacitors/capacitors.html ;>,
this<http://www.halice.com/physics/4coil.html ;>and
this <http://www.derivedlogic.com/TeslaCoil/TeslaCoil.html ;>. How many 
MMC
strings would I need for my 270 watt transformer? I would prefer to use
fewer strings to save money.
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