RE: Heat & Rotary Gaps

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>

You didn't say what kind of power supply you're using?  With my 15/60
NST, the rotating rod gets just moderately warm.  But I'm sure if one
were using a pole pig, that may be pushing one's luck.  You are using a
shield in case things go bad, right?  I couldn't comment on a subjective
"too hot to touch" without an actual measurement, but it is cause for
concern.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> Original poster: tesla popp <teslas_lab@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> Just set up one of my twin coils with a propeller
> gap...
> I found that after 10 seconds at 50% power, the
> rotating tungsten rod was far to hot to touch!
>
> Should I be worried about the "heat" VS the SRSG's
> plastic the  case /melting the high density PVC that
> holds the rotating tungsten rod?
>
> Jeez is this thing LOUD!!!
>
> Coiler Forever: Jeremiah Popp
>