Tesla Two


Secondary3.5 x 20", 1250 turns
PrimaryConical, 13 turns, tap at 12.25
Topload9 x 12" made from salad bowl and metal lampshade
Resonant frequency270 kHz (approx)
Power supply10kV DC 100mA from single MOT and voltage multiplier
Charging reactor4 chokes in series, 30H total
Capacitor12.5nF MMC, made from 4 strings of 15 47nF 1500V film/foil caps.
Spark gapMini async rotary
Firing rateVariable 100-500bps
Power input (approx) 1kW @ 400bps
Spark length40"
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