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Re: [TCML] Air compressor quenching



Quenching with compressed air works great. Compressed nitrogen works noticeably better. I have constructed 'manifolds' from acrylic tubing which direct the air blast right where the electrodes spark. Pressures beyond ~90 psi elicit no noticeable improvement. I have found small fans barely help, a high-speed motor, such as a vacuum motor are more in line but cannot compare to directly quenching the gap with compressed air/nitrogen.

John C
www.tesla-coil.com



Quoting John Cooper <wt5y@xxxxxxxxx>:

Ok so quenching my gap did bring noticeable improvement.  I had some 120v fans but there big computer case style fans that dont really concentrate air flow.  And I dont wanna listen to a vacuum cleaner so sucker fan out of the question.  I have a blow gun rigged up now but I'm gonna pipe the air from a quick disconnect to the gap. Think I can regulate it down to say 30-50psi to make my 20 gallon tank last for a good run.  Anyone already done this?  Tips tricks what to watch for etc would be apreciated.

John WT5Y


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