Re: Triggered gap-LOUD

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Original poster: "Metlicka Marc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

Hmmm,
I Noticed that the volume setting on the tv shows more bars then it used
too,
Maybe it isn't old age after all. Maybe sound proofing should be a
standard component, the ceiling tile sounds like it will be a good
approach.

As a side note: check this site out, http://www.science-workshop-dot-com/  A
spectrum analyzer for a coilers pocket It sounds almost to good to be
true, but if there is a remote chance this will work on one of my
scopes, i think it is worth a try.
Marc M.


Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>
> 
> Hi Ted,
> 
> You definitly need "sound absorbing" material.  My hardwood enclosed gap is
> almost as load as an open air gap.  Simply enclosing the gap does not help
> much.  Sort of like a drum.  The sound/shock wave from the gap firing must
> be a very powerful short burst that behaves differently than typical load
> things.  It seem oddly hard to muffle...
> 
> Cheers,
> 
>         Terry
> 
> At 08:17 AM 10/19/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >Alex:
> >
> >You mentioned one of the tgap's drawbacks: It is very loud.
> >Once the haunted house is over and I bring my coil home, I will try to close
> >the "open frame" base cabinet with 4 ceiling tiles cut to size and attached
> >with velcro for ease of service.
> >
> >But in the haunted house, THE LOUDER THE BETTER!
> >
> >Safety First
> >Ted
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Subject: RE: Triggered gap
> >
> >
> >Original poster: "Alex Madsen by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> ><alexmadsen-at-yahoo-dot-com>
> ><BIG SNIP>
> >
> >
> >It is very loud........
> >Alex Madsen
> >
> >
> >
> >