Re: AMRAD Spark Gaps

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Original poster: "Ed Phillips by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <evp-at-pacbell-dot-net>

> How about using some high temperature RTV gasket goop that mechanics use
> to seal exhaust manifolds to cylinder heads with?  It's silicon based so
> the electrical properties should be OK and it sure can take the heat.
> Spread some out between two sheets of waxed paper and press to the
> required thickness.  When it cures, peel off the waxed paper and then
> cut and trim the gaskets to size.
> 
> 73, Weazle, VE3EAR/VE3WZL

	Have thought of using silicone rubber sheet, which would have a more
uniform thickness than what you propose.  Haven't gotten around it
because of innate laziness plus the twin concerns of its realative
softness plus wondering what will happen on the inside where the gasked
will tend to be exposed to pretty high temperature gasses.  

	Another thing I have wanted to try is some of the asbestos-based
gasketing material for exhaust fittings, etc.  I have used it for other
gasketing purposes but not this particular one.  Problems are that it
will require a sharp die to cut properly, since it's quite brittle, and
also that, because of the graphite with which it's impregnated, possibly
conductive.  It's on my list though, along with neating up my study and
cleaning up the garage and etc. ...........

Ed