Re: NST cap matching

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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 1/2/01 7:15:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

> On another note, the claim that 25" sparks should be possible with a 9-30 
NST,
> 
>  does that apply to a static gap, I'm only getting about 12+" streamers. I'm
>  not unhappy with that, I've finally got streamers as long as my coil is 
high,
> 
>  which has always been my goal, but I'm wondering if I can do it with less
>  power (and still use a static gap).
>  

Pete,

It's harder to achieve with static gaps, but is possible.  I got
about 38" from a 12/30 with static gaps.   A 9/30 should give 33"
based on that measure.  but everything has to be just right.

12" sparks can be obtained with very little power; 50 watts or less.

John