RE: RQ Spark Gap Design Question

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Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>

Patrick:
Have you considered the Metlicka Triggered Gap?
With that design, you don't have to align umpteen tubes of copper.
And with a 15/30, your fan can probably be low power or, with chunky
electrode holders and maybe a heat sink fin, no fan at all.

OK, so I'm really Marc's public relations agent.

Safety First

Ted

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Subject: RQ Spark Gap Design Question


Original poster: "Patrick Bloofon by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <transactoid-at-home-dot-com>

I'm going to be powering my coil with a 15kv/30ma NST, initially, but I want
to upgrade that in the future as I have several.

So, how should I design my RQ-style spark gap? How many copper pieces should
I use, and what spacing would be best? Will any of the TC programs calculate
this?

Thanks,
Patrick.