Re: water spark gaps

["Metlicka Marc" <mystuffs-at-xxxxxxxxxx> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-xxxxxxxxxx>)]

there is also a strange occurrence when hf is associated with hv in a water
environment. disassociation and such, very dangerous under the wrong
environments.
marc

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Area31 Research Facility" <rwstephens-at-hurontario-dot-net>
>
> All,
>
> Richard Hull of TCBOR has done extensive experimentation in the field of
> discharging capacitors into single spark gaps filled with water.  When done
> in a specially constructed 'cannon barrel' it was possible to make a hole
> through 1/4 inch thick aluminum plate from just the water escaping, and this
> was accomplished with energy storage capacitors of similar ratings to those
> used in Tesla coils.  I would advise caution with water arc experiments.
>
> Robert W. Stephens
> Director
> AREA31 Research Facility
> AREA31 Radio Observatory
> Co-curator
> Hangar31 Vintage TV Museum
> www.area31-dot-org
>
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