Re: Spark Gap Construction Questions

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• Subject: Re: Spark Gap Construction Questions
• From: Robert Volk <smrtmny2-at-earthlink-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 11:10:45 -0700
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

> 
> Also, would a RQ style gap be too much for a 12KV, 60 mA NST
> powersupply?
> 
> What would be the best electrodes for it? I have tons of stuff laying
> around, steel bolts, rebar, 12 AWG copper, thin peices of iron (from
> an ignition coil), sheet metal, aluminum flashing, more.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> Chris.


Nope. RQ worked better with my NST 15K/60mA! I used 8 pieces of 1-1/4"
copper tubing connectors (precut to 2" long at hardware store) gapped at
.040 each. I shorted a couple out till I had it in tune.

Bob Volk

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