Re: Static spark gap copper pipe size

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Original poster: "david baehr by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dfb25-at-hotmail-dot-com>


I've had good luck with 2" dia., 4" long pipe from very small coils up to
pole Xfrmr systems (5kw), just keep some air moving over them.....

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>Subject: Static spark gap copper pipe size 
>Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 17:30:49 -0700 
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>Original poster: "Bart McGuyer by way of Terry Fritz " 
> 
>Hey all, 
> I'm planning on building a new TCBOR/RQ style cylindrical static gap, 
>but I am having trouble deciding on pipe diameter and length. I am thinking 
>about using 3/4" wide and 4" long copper pipes. The gap will be used from 
>1 to 2Kw. 
> Also, what is the max gap size I should allow for 15Kv NST's? 12Kv 
>NST's? Should I go past 0.3", or is this a waste of space? Oh, and the gap 
>will be cooled by a muffin fan. 
> 
>Thanks, 
>Bart Mc. 
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