Re: Pelletrons (was: VDG generator safety question) (fwd)

[Steven Roys <sroys@xxxxxxxx>]

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Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:32:06 -0600
From: Dr. Resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: High Voltage list <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Pelletrons  (was: VDG generator safety question) (fwd)


We did it the easy way --- bought a Pelletron chain from National
Electrostatics --- their lab in Middleton is less than 45 miles from our lab
in Baraboo.

Dr. Resonance

> --snip--
> > "Yes, we built one about 12 years ago.  Current increase, as compared to
> > a belt, is approx 1,200%.
> --snip--
> > Questions"
> --snip--
> > Very much interested,
> >
> > Ed
>
> Seconded!  I can see other, physical advantages to a chain rather than a
belt.
> I'd be interested to know how Dr R. did his and also if anyone else has
> suggestions for building one from "normal household materials".
>
> Cheers
>
> Matthew Smith
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