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Re: Spark Gap: Flat vs. Cylinder
Alan:
I constructed a static gap with a design that is similar to what you have
outlined in your e-mail. It utilized a vacuum cleaner motor and a plenum
box and worked quite well up to 15 kW. The electrodes were solid brass rod,
1" diameter by 3" long. The vacuum motor is probably still available at
$12.95 from American Scientific. They do have a web site and you can order
on-line. Keep in mind that this particular design ends up being as loud as
a vacuum cleaner, which can be considered a negative point! Good luck with
your project.
A couple of photographs are available on my web site at:
http://www.execpc-dot-com/~ccurran
Chuck Curran
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Sent: Saturday, April 10, 1999 7:28 PM
Subject: Spark Gap: Flat vs. Cylinder
> Original Poster: ARSONIST01-at-aol-dot-com
>
> Hello All,
> I'm planning on building a Flat spark gap using the following design:
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> Using this design, i'd have my actual copper tubes enclosed on the
> top, bottom, and sides. On the back side, i plan to put in a series of
fans
> to blow into the apparatus to cool it off. The side plates ensure that
> airflow will go in one direction and flow throughout this apparatus.
> Does anyone know if this design will work on the same or better level
> as the Cylindrical gaps? this design, though a little more costly, will be
> easier to build, and will be way easier to clean out.. airflow through it
> will also work out pretty well because like the cyclindrical design, the
air
> has one way in and one way out.
> thanks.
> alan
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