RE: Why the TCBOR gap?

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Gary.Lau-at-compaq-dot-com>

But the UV isn't produced until the gap current flows, which doesn't occur
unless all of the segments are conducting.

I think the principal merit of the TCBOR gap is that it forces folks to use
rounded electrodes with good heat dissipation capabilities.  Also, that the
arcing occurs over the length of the pipes prevents local hot spots.

Gary Lau
MA, USA

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Subject:	Re: Why the TCBOR gap?

Original poster: "Alexander Rice by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <alex-at-rices.myip-dot-org>

Hi all

It just occured to me that because all the 
gaps can 'see' the other gaps then the UV 
from the first one would cause all gaps to 
break down meaning a faster switch on  = 
greater dI/dT as opposed to inline gaps where 
no gap can see the next gap.

Alex