Re: static gap were run in series with a rotary gap

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Original poster: dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com 

Not really necessary for a classical tesla coil system.  In fact, if
quenching it too fast for a classic system, it won't work as well.
The static-combined-rotary gaps are more for magnifier type coils where fast
quenching is absolutely necessary.

Dan


 > Has any one got input on this?
 > I was wondering if a short static gap were run in series with a rotary gap
 > would it help timing?
 > That's not exactly what I mean let me explain.
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 > As the rotary brings the electrode near each other they might let an arc
go
 > a little before they are in line because of the high voltage present might
 > jump the arc.  Because the air in the area is moving this distance might
be
 > somewhat erratic and thus cause the gap to fire sooner or later.
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 > If a small static gap were ran in series the distance of the total of the
 > gaps would be a little larger.  This might reduce the arcs from jumping to
 > the electrodes in the rotary gap before the electrodes are in line.  And
 > the electrodes in the rotary could still be kept very close to allow for a
 > more precise timing.
 >
 > Any one ever thought about that?
 > If so give me your thoughts please.
 >
 > Luke Galyan
 > Bluu-at-cox-dot-net
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