Re: Geek Gap Mark-1

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Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <tesla123-at-pacbell-dot-net>

Hi Chris,

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Christopher Boden by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <chrisboden-at-hotmail-dot-com>
>
> Why is it that our gap fires so slowly? It's firing at about 20 Hz (slow
> enough that you can discern the individual bangs, but WAY too fast to
> count), it sounds like a very slow drumroll, about 32nd notes.

Hmmm, must be a static gap... My guess is it is a combination of things....

Low charging current with a large cap size and wide spacing requiring
successive half cycles to charge the
cap voltage to the breakover condition. To charge faster (and fire at a
faster bps) fix one or more of the
above.

> Also, we're using the standard Fuse holder apprach for a primary tap onto
> .25" tubeing.
>
> This sucks. There HAS to be a better way, but I haven't come across it yet,
> ideas? What do YOU use? There just isn't enough contact area in a fuse
> holder (even if you use both sides) for the 2AWG cable I'm feeding it with,
> and I think this is affecting my performance.

I use a 2 inch soft copper strap (drilled two holes at each end for
fastener) shaped around the primary. The
end holes come together on the bottom of the primary where I make
connection. It can be loosened and slid
within the runner area. Obvisously, it must be removed and reinstalled if
needed to go over a runner. It lyes
flat to the surface of the primary and contacts the entire surface. Never
had a problem with this setup.
However, drilled hole positioning is important as you want the strap to
tighten around the primary wire. If
you do this, you'll see what I mean.

Take care,
Bart A.

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