Re: Spark Gap Question

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Original poster: "John Richardson" <jprich-at-up-dot-net> 

Hi,

Copper pipe would be the most effective route, and probably will outperform
more expensive options.  It's also very easy to produce a workable product.

On the spark plugs: Lots of people, myself included, have asked this
question when they first started.  The answer is no.  Yes, they would work,
but not very well.  Spark plugs don't provide the surface area that is
desireable, and are designed to hold a certain amout of heat.  We don't want
that.  Stick with the copper pipe scheme, it's your best option.

John Richardson

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Subject: Spark Gap Question


 > Original poster: Tom Wideman <twidem01-at-baker.edu>
 >
 > Hey! Noob here again. I was just wondering about spark gaps
 > and what types of materials you can use to make them. What
 > do some of you favor? Copper plumbing tubes? Ball bearings?
 > Screws?
 >
 > That is number 1.
 >
 > #2
 >
 > Then as I was thinking of how, when I made my first coil, I
 > would gap the spark gap the right space.  Then I thought of
 > a spark plug gapper! WOW! But as I was thinking i thought
 > maybe I could use a spark plug for my spark gap!  Does
 > anyone know if I CAN use a spark plug?
 >
 > Nano2e
 >
 >