Re: spark gap muffler?

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Original poster: "brian by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ka1bbg1-at-mcttelecom-dot-com>

Hi, i use a tcbor (rq) gap with a computer fan and it is not very loud.
static gaps tend to make a lotta noise. perhaps a cover with some owens
corning pink might help. cul brian
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Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: spark gap muffler?


> Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>
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> vacuum gaps are quiet.  Quenched gaps are quiet.. basically, anything
where
> the gap is in a container is quiet.
>
> Tesla list wrote:
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> > Original poster: "Bill Vanyo by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <vanyo-at-echoes-dot-net>
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> > Has anyone invented such a thing?
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> > Basically, I'm wondering if there's any way to make a silent or somewhat
> > quiet spark gap for a medium to high power coil.  I'm currently using a
> > static gap, but would consider other designs.
> >
> >         - Bill V.
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