Mighty Monarch of The Air

[Phil Nelson]

Originally Posted by vts1134

It wraps around the flyback but it is not connected to it.

Yes, the filament winding just wraps around the flyback.

Phil Nelson

[vts1134]

Originally Posted by Phil Nelson

Yes, the filament winding just wraps around the flyback.

Phil Nelson

Is there a reason for this? Or is it just something that's done?

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by vts1134

Is there a reason for this? Or is it just something that's done?

That's how the power for the filament is pulled from the flyback. One turn is all it takes.