Looking to buy/trade for a large Tesla coil.

Jeff H, Wed Feb 06 2013, 10:47PM

Hello everyone!

I'm looking to buy a large tesla coil. I would also be willing to trade for one if you are interested in laser stuff.

I understand there is a HUGE variety of coils out there so let me tell you what I would like. I really would like to keep my options open so if you don't meet my requirements post anyway!

I'm not going to be fussy about coils because its really been a HUGE dream to actually own one. I don't really have the knowledge to build my own nor the time really (lame excuse I know). I recently got into learning electrical stuff about 2-3 years ago when I got into lasers (which I LOVE as much as I do HV!).

What I'm looking for is a plug and play system. I have a variac rated for 7.5A (can upgraded to 15A if need be ^^).

I'm looking for the following:

*Any type of coil is fine sst, drsst,vttc ect... Preferably not spark gap as they seem too noisy.
*I'd like to be able to easily draw >2' streamers. (I won't be fussy if I can not meet this requirement)
*I would like the system to reliable. I don't want to have to stop the coil every minute to let it cool down. Reasonable run times please!
*I would prefer the system to be setup for some type of audio modulation. This is not necessary as I realize this can take a lot of tweaking. I can do my own tweaking if the coil can handle it.
*The system MUST run on normal 120V mains. I do not think my landlord would be happy if I ran a line out of the laundry room xD.
* Preferably a fine tuned system. Though I won't complain if it needs a bit of tuning :)
*I'm looking for someone who lives near the North east cost (Pennsylvania) so that shipping is not terrible for us.
* I REQUIRE pictures as well as some basic specs on your unit.
*Anything else would be an extra :)

Note: I realize what I'm asking for is quite dangerous and I would be more than happy to prove my identity upon request as I am over the age of 21 and understand the risks with this equipment. I have some experience with HV from X-ray transformers and MOT's and would be willing to show some of that upon request as well. I understand the risks and safety procedures that need to be taken.

Please post your pics and what you are willing to sell your unit for. If you are looking to do a trade please send me an email/PM. The best way to get in touch with me is a PM here: I will provide a phone number to contact me ONLY when a deal has been made.

If you have any questions for me feel free to ask!

Thanks!
Jeff

Edit: I also have some basic equipment that I got in a trade a WHILE back to make a 1kw VTTC (4-1000a tube, mot's, caps, magnet wire, ferrite cores ect) I would be willing to trade some of this as well. (I would be willing to PAY for you to use the components to make me a VTTC too!) So please let me know.