DIY Tesla Switch Guide

[geotron]

Hello everyone - I've been looking around here for a
while now and must admit it is very interesting!

I've been studying this diagram-schematic, and without entering
into a complex range of tests and whatnot would simply like to
build it the way it appears in the below pic (now a link). While in
the process of doing so, I will of course document everything and
compose a Guide that may be followed with success by anyone
with the desire and parts.

I am not totally versed in the language of electronics, but have an
eye for detail and a willingness to learn. My current range of
questions will be posed in a standard format below.

I'm glad to be here, and hope to construct many projects in my stay!

http://www.frontiernet.net/~gopatrope/OverUnity/tesla-switch-transformers.jpg

Q's

1) The Timer Input  - I realize there are solid-state timers as well
as mechanical timers. This project will utililze a solid state timer, but
as one may observe, this component is missing. I've got some other
diagrams laying around that show how to construct one, but even
still I'm not sure about how it would be attached.

2) I would like to embed photos in this thread, but it doesn't
seem to let me with the correct img tags...  ??

3) The transformers - I was trying to source these, and didn't come up
with squat. There must be something I don't know about them, like are
they handmade, or out of production?

[crowclaw]

Hello everyone - I've been looking around here for a
while now and must admit it is very interesting!

I've been studying this diagram-schematic, and without entering
into a complex range of tests and whatnot would simply like to
build it the way it appears in the below pic (now a link). While in
the process of doing so, I will of course document everything and
compose a Guide that may be followed with success by anyone
with the desire and parts.

I am not totally versed in the language of electronics, but have an
eye for detail and a willingness to learn. My current range of
questions will be posed in a standard format below.

I'm glad to be here, and hope to construct many projects in my stay!

http://www.frontiernet.net/~gopatrope/OverUnity/tesla-switch-transformers.jpg

Q's

1) The Timer Input  - I realize there are solid-state timers as well
as mechanical timers. This project will utililze a solid state timer, but
as one may observe, this component is missing. I've got some other
diagrams laying around that show how to construct one, but even
still I'm not sure about how it would be attached.

2) I would like to embed photos in this thread, but it doesn't
seem to let me with the correct img tags...  ??

3) The transformers - I was trying to source these, and didn't come up
with squat. There must be something I don't know about them, like are
they handmade, or out of production?

Hi Geotron:

Welcome to this site, you'll find plenty here to keep your mind occupied and hands busy with projects. Hmmnn,I haven't studied the circuit in any detail but it is certainly unusual and interesting, so at some stage I will Analise it it in more detail when I get more time. The transformers are typically valve type audio output transformers I would guess as 8 ohms was a standard speaker matching impedance for the secondary. The primary matched the higher output impedance of the valve anode circuit. (Note valve... UK term, tube US term) Valve equipment was very popular many years ago. Old valve radio's may be the best source for them. As for a timer circuit I recommend using a 555 IC. Plenty of information available and easy to construct... build one that allows a good variable frequency range and mark/space ratio. A timer of this nature will prove most usefull for many other projects too. The 555 will work on various supply voltages also. This circuit operates at low frequencies i would say as the transformers will be laminated core devices.
BTW who put the circuit together as drawn and presented in the posting?
Have fun... Kind regards

[gyulasun]

Hi Folks,

The circuit in question came from John Bedini (1984 era), see Page 10 in the PDF file here: http://www.scene.org/~esa/merlib/Mueller.pdf

Also, you can find useful explanations on 1, 2, 3 and 4 battery systems here:
http://www.freeenergynews.com/Directory/Electromagnetic/TeslaSwitch/Tesla_Battery_Switch_PGFED.pdf

However see Peter Lindemann explanations in this Forum in his Reply#16 and #18:

http://www.energeticforum.com/renewable-energy/962-use-tesla-switch.html

This latter link started in August, 2007.  John Bedini appeared in it last  November too, you may wish to read him too from Reply#447:

http://www.energeticforum.com/renewable-energy/962-use-tesla-switch-15.html

Regards,  Gyula

[starcruiser]

The transformer in question is a standard audio transformer that can be found at Radio Shack here in the US I bought several of these recently for another project, they were like $3.00 USD if I recall

[crowclaw]

Hi Folks,

The circuit in question came from John Bedini (1984 era), see Page 10 in the PDF file here: http://www.scene.org/~esa/merlib/Mueller.pdf

Also, you can find useful explanations on 1, 2, 3 and 4 battery systems here:
http://www.freeenergynews.com/Directory/Electromagnetic/TeslaSwitch/Tesla_Battery_Switch_PGFED.pdf

However see Peter Lindemann explanations in this Forum in his Reply#16 and #18:

http://www.energeticforum.com/renewable-energy/962-use-tesla-switch.html

This latter link started in August, 2007.  John Bedini appeared in it last  November too, you may wish to read him too from Reply#447:

http://www.energeticforum.com/renewable-energy/962-use-tesla-switch-15.html

Regards,  Gyula

Hi Gyula,

Thanks for putting up these links they make very interesting reading and provide a sound understanding of the schematic in question. Regards