Re: RQ Spark gap..variable?

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: RQ Spark gap..variable?
From: "Finn Hammer" <f-hammer-at-post5.tele.dk> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2000 16:32:25 -0700
Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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Hi troy

I think you are probably a genious!

Only drawback that i see is that there may be a bit of a problem passing
many amps trough the first and last paperclip, but this could easily be
changed by soldering some wire (or better: copper strap) to the inside
of those first and last tubes.

Great idea!

Cheers, Finn Hammer



Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: "Troy Peterson" <highvoltage-at-mad.scientist-dot-com>
> 
> Ok, on this topic, what do you guys thing about a spark gap I built today in
> a few seconds as a temporary test gap. Basically, it is like an RQ gap, I
> used 5 sections of copper tube, inside a pvc pipe, like an RQ gap. The
> difference is that I used paperclips on each end of the pipes to hold them
> in place. They held the pipes firmly in place, made the gap adjustable, and
> provided connection tabs. I possitioned an ac fan to blow over the gap. It
> worked great, and I am considering using this gap permanently, what do you
> guys think?
> 
> -Regards,
> Troy Peterson [VE7SOK]
> highvoltage-at-mad.scientist-dot-com
> 
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