Re: Brass spark gap dangers

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• Subject: Re: Brass spark gap dangers
• From: spam_proof-at-worldnet.att-dot-net (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:30:18 -0700
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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Out of curiousity, what are some of the dangers of using lead or lead
alloy for a spark gap?  Is there some sort of hazardous chemical reaction?
I'm not trying to disagree with you--just wondering if there's anything
that safe handling of a Tesla coil wouldn't protect you from.

                 - A. Banerjee



On Thu, 24 Feb 2000, Tesla List wrote:

> Original Poster: "B2" <bensonbd-at-erols-dot-com> 
> 
> Hi All,
>     I just remembered some things about brass that I had found out a while
> back.  Certain alloys contain LEAD.  Please do not use these for spark
> gaps.  McMaster Carr sells this in strip form.  The expert machinists on
> this list may be more informative.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Barry
>   
> 
> 

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