Re: Spark Gap Question

• To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
• Subject: Re: Spark Gap Question
• From: Hollmike-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Wed, 28 Oct 1998 11:02:26 -0700
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

In a message dated 10/27/98 10:57:31 PM Mountain Standard Time,
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:

> 
>  Could a Jacobs Ladder work as a spark gap? I am still extremely new to
>  this type of thing but very curious so forgive me if this is a dumb
>  question...
>  -Jordan
>  
>  

Jordan,
   A spark gap needs to be quenched in order for the energy from the tank
circuit to be trapped in the secondary circuit and create the streamers.  A
Jacob's ladder does not do this.  The arc is continually conducting while it
is climbing the ladder.  
Mike

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