Re: Spark gap

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <FutureT-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 4/9/01 2:15:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

> 
>  I have a seven segment linear spark gap - what is the correct spacing to 
use
>  between each piece of copper pipe? 
>   
>  Jason

Jason,

The correct spacing depends on a number of factors such as
the input voltage, the break-rate, the capacitor size, type of
transformer, use of a fan or air blast, etc.

Sometimes it helps to use fewer than 7 segments, other times
more is better.  Again, there are so many factors.  A good deal
of trial and error adjustment is often helpful.  It can take awhile
to truly optimize a coil sometimes.  This is all part of the fun
and challenge of course.

J