Re: metal halide bulbs and Tesla coils

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Original poster: "Krohns" <2halice@xxxxxxx>

Good idea DC.  My chiropractor is a good friend.  She would be happy to help
me.  Thanks.

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Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2006 8:22 PM
Subject: Re: metal halide bulbs and Tesla coils


> Original poster: "resonance" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> The peak potentials are high enough to produce X-rays. It really
> depends on the exact vacuum in the tube.
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> I would try to befriend some local radiologist and see if he would
> lend you a badge.  Expose it for 10-20 sec (with you at a great
> distance) and then have the radiologist process the safety
> badge.  This is the best way --- no since taking any chances.
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> I definitely not hold it until you get a badge processed.
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> >While scrounging through my favorite sign company's scrapyard, I ran
> >across an old parking lot lamp fixture sporting a metal halide bulb,
> >15" long and 7" in diameter.  It's a
> >"<http://beverlyhillselectric.stores.yahoo.net/sylm1000ubt37.html>Syvania
> >M1000/U/BT37 Comnpact Metalacr 1000 watt reduced outer jacket metal
> >halide lamp, clear"
> >(http://beverlyhillselectric.stores.yahoo.net/sylm1000ubt37.html).
> >I have seen some cool effects using large bulbs in concert with
> >Tesla coils. However, I am concerned about x-ray emissions after
> >reading about "bremsstrahlung radiation".  Do I dare not connect
> >this lamp to the toroid of my 4" coil?  Do I dare not hold this lamp
> >in my hand in close proximity to my operating coil?  I'm looking
> >forward to some interesting feedback.
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> >Cordially, Hal in Tucson
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