Re: Does Lexan absorb UV?

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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Gary,

No.  Go to a welding shop and get welders glass.  It is roughly 2x4 or 4x4
sheet glass that is used in welding helmets.  It's cheap and works perfectly.

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/MarcGap/MarcGap3.jpg

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/TerrysWCSTSG/Front1.jpg
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/temp/TerrysWCSTSG/

Cheers,

	Terry

At 01:13 PM 2/5/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Welcome back List!
>
>The triggered spark gap that I'm experimenting with is built behind a 3/8" 
>thick sheet of Lexan.  I'm using a halogen lamp array dummy-load in place of 
>my primary while performing experiments, to eliminate those pesky streamers, 
>and this allows me to get a good close look at exactly how and where  the 
>TSG is firing.  But I'm wondering just how much of the UV is being absorbed 
>by the Lexan plate?  Is it safe to stare at through the Lexan?
>
>Thanks, Gary Lau
>MA, USA
>