Re: Brass spark gap dangers

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• Subject: Re: Brass spark gap dangers
• From: "Bunnykiller" <bigfoo39-at-idt-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2000 12:09:51 -0700
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
• Delivered-To: fixup-tesla-at-pupman-dot-com-at-fixme

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: spam_proof-at-worldnet.att-dot-net
> 
> Out of curiousity, what are some of the dangers of using lead or lead
> alloy for a spark gap?  Is there some sort of hazardous chemical reaction?
> I'm not trying to disagree with you--just wondering if there's anything
> that safe handling of a Tesla coil wouldn't protect you from.
> 
>                  - A. Banerjee
> 
> On Thu, 24 Feb 2000, Tesla List wrote:
> 
> > Original Poster: "B2" <bensonbd-at-erols-dot-com>
> >
> > Hi All,
> >     I just remembered some things about brass that I had found out a while
> > back.  Certain alloys contain LEAD.  Please do not use these for spark
> > gaps.  McMaster Carr sells this in strip form.  The expert machinists on
> > this list may be more informative.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Barry
> >
> >
> >


spark gaps create ionized gas/metal ...   ionized lead seems to be a
potential health hazard...  lead in a gaseous form --- not good ...

Scot D

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