Re: ASRG

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Original poster: "Finn Hammer by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <f-h-at-c.dk>

Claude!

Set the gaps as close as you dare, from a mechanical point of view, that
is, with respect to the chance of collision.
Having the electrodes close is good: it makes it possible to run the
coil at low power, if you have a variac to ramp up the voltage.
At full power the distance is less critical, since the gap ignites
before the electrodes actually allign.

Cheers, Finn Hammer

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 > Original poster: "claude masetto by way of Terry Fritz 
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <claudmas-at-optusnet-dot-com.au>
 >
 > Hello,
 > I have just finished building a ASRG for my 4 pack MOT powered coil.
 > I would like to ask, what are the typical gap spacings and are they
 > critical. On my static gap the adjustment is critical for good performance.
 > I am using an 8" dia disc with 4 electrodes, an angle grinder with which I
 > can vary the speed with a variac.
 > Thanks
 > Claude.