Re: spark gap

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Original poster: "June Heidlebaugh" <rheidlebaugh-at-desertgate-dot-com> 

NO: The problem is not will they take the heat. The problem is will they
quench and the answer is no. A carbon arc generates a conductive gas cloud
around the arc which will not shut off or quench quickly and tends to power
arc so for TC use that is not a good choice.      Robert   H
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Subject: spark gap


 > Original poster: Jimbo07031982-at-aol-dot-com
 >
 > would  carbon rods be sufficient for a spark gap
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