Re: Tuning Troubles

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Original poster: "WIZZARD . by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <pbobyk-at-hotmail-dot-com>

My "WIZZARD" spark gap "may" look good but it is for the birds!!!!
I understand that now. The vaccum cleaner almost makes more noise than the 
coil! LOL!

I will try fixing my original gap of 9 pieces of 3/4" Cu pipe with two 
large cpu fans at either end.
I made it out of ABS and I had carbon traces form between each side of each 
gap one by one:-(

I also tried using 1/2 carbide router bits from a CNC machine as a spark 
gap... that didn't go far.

Someone mentioned a forced air T gap made of PVC, I may try to make.

OR I may try to make a R.Q. gap too.

Seems I have lots of time now cause my coil has much bigger problems now!!
One side of an NST let go.

Guess I just need more help than most. LOL!
Some of us just need to learn the hard way.

Thanks

Peter


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>Original poster: "Dr. Resonance by way of Terry Fritz 
><teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
>
>
>Eight spark gaps may be wasting excessive energy in the form of heat and
>light --- especially heat.  You might try just one or two gaps for best
>efficiency.  On most of our 30 mA and 60 mA coils we use just three 1/2 dia.
>tungsten electrodes to form 2 sparkgaps.  Only on the 60 mA units do we add
>a 100 CFM fan behind the gaps.  30 mA doesn't require any cooling at all for
>best quenching.
>
>Also, experiment with elevating your sec. coil in 1/2 inch increments until
>you hit the best coeff. of coupling.
>
>Dr. Resonance
>
>Resonance Research Corporation
>E11870 Shadylane Rd.
>Baraboo   WI   53913
> >
> > I get 24" sparks to a sharpened ground rod horizontal to the torid.
> > I am sure that I can do better with the components I am using, I am just
>at
> > a standstill and could use your input. Any Suggestions?
>

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