Re: BEGINNER PLANS FOR SCIENCE PROJECT PLEASE HELP

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Original poster: Bart Anderson <classi6-at-classictesla-dot-com> 

Just so the newer members know:

TCBOR refers to Tesla Coil Builders of Richmond (Virginia). And yes, an 
air-cooled spark gap housed in a tube using pipe segments as the electrodes.

BTW, this is commonly referred to as a RQ/TCBOR spark gap. There was a 
discussion long ago about who came up with this spark gap assembly first. 
After some debate, many on the List felt comfortable that Richard Quick and 
Tesla Coil Builders of Richmond were all involved and should be given due 
credit.

I know that spell checkers will sometimes flag TCBOR and suggest TABOR 
(what's a Tabor?). Obviously, the wrong click of the mouse and the word is 
changed just before the post is sent. However, I thought I should at least 
clarify for so newer members are aware of the correct term.

Take care,
Bart

Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: John <fireba8104-at-yahoo-dot-com>
>Hello Ravi,
>I, personally don't know where one can buy a TOBOR spark gap, but you 
>should consider the fact that they are very easy to build. See 
><http://home.wtal.de/herbs_teslapage/constr.html#con-spg>http://home.wtal.de/herbs_teslapage/constr.html#con-spg 
>and
><http://home.wtal.de/herbs_teslapage/mycoil.html#my-2spg>http://home.wtal.de/herbs_teslapage/mycoil.html#my-2spg 
>
>Hope that's enough.
>John
>
>Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
>Original poster: "Nightmare"
>
>where can i get a TOBOR spark gap and for how much? is there any other
>alternative(cheaper and easier to get). I am gonna build a small coil (
>pretty much got it down on how to ,plus getting 2 sets of nice plans) and
>test which liquid solution is the best for use in a bottle capactitor for a
>tesla coil. This is for a science fair(school 8th grade). Gimme some
>suggestions if ya could. Thanks
>
>Ravi
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Tesla list"
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>Subject: Re: BEGINNER PLANS FOR SCIENCE PROJECT PLEASE HELP
>
>
> > Original poster: John
> >
> > Hello,
> > I am also a young coiler ,only 15 now, and started in 7th grade(well high
> > voltage). My biggest proble! m was misinformation(idiots at Radio shack). I
> > don't want it to happen to you so here are a few things;
> > Do not use ceramic capacitors (unless they are transmitting caps - like
> > doorknob caps)
> > Secondary must have a independent from mains ground- known as a RF Ground
> > The Spark gap should be connected across the the NST and the capacitor in
> > series - the other set-up works but, it places more stress on the NST.
> > See:
> >
>htt
>p://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/MyPapers/primarycircuits/pricir.html
> > The secondary and primary must have the same frequency to work - (CpLp) =
> > (CsLs)
> > Use thick and short connections between components.
> > Since it's a school project I'd recommend going with proven technology,
> > such as
> > TOBOR Spark gap and dryer tubing Top load.
> > Don't expert 40" streamers, something in the range o! f 2- 5 inches is
>normal
> > for beginners.
> > I only got 3" on mine when I first turned it on.
> > Don't test out the skin affect or we will nominate you for a Darwin
> >
>award.http://www.darwinawards-dot-com/in
>dex.html
> > Read the safety document at www.pupman-dot-com . We can not over stress this
> > enough
> > Happy coiling
> >
> >
> > Tesla list wrote:
> > Original poster: Beans45601-at-aol-dot-com
> >
> > www.deepfriedneon-dot-com.
> >
> > they are pretty good.
> > And i am not going to say, "hey, be really safe!" beacuse i know you
> > will. I think people forget that its probally your first time working with
> > high voltage, so you will be a lot safer than someone that is around it
>all
> > the time, and used to it. I am 16 now, and the first time i plugged in my
> > NST, it scared the crap out of me, and i didn't go anywhere near it.
> >> -Adam
> > KD5WIT
> >
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