Re: Spark Gap(rule of thumb)

To: tesla-at-poodle.pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Spark Gap(rule of thumb)
From: Tesla List <tesla-at-stic-dot-net>
Date: Fri, 30 May 1997 08:30:57 -0500
Approved: tesla-at-stic-dot-net

Subject:  Re: Spark Gap(rule of thumb)
  Date:  Thu, 29 May 1997 19:45:53 +0500
  From:  "Alfred A. Skrocki" <alfred.skrocki-at-cybernetworking-dot-com>
    To:  Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>


On Tue, 27 May 1997 17:03:47 -0400 (EDT) Bob Schumann 
<tesla-at-america-dot-com> wrote;

> Howdy coilers,
>         I can't find my notes (age) that tells me the
> rule of thumb for distance between spark gaps
> for applied voltage. Can someone give me the rule
> of thumb?

Hi Bob, I've always used about 30,000 volts per inch as a guide.
I tend to under rate this for safety gaps and use it as a starting 
point when setting up static or rotary gaps.


                               Sincerely

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