Original poster: FutureT@xxxxxxx
In a message dated 4/3/06 9:10:52 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
In a message dated 4/3/06 2:27:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
>I did some tests and
>compared the spark length using a sync rotary, compared
>to a triggered sync static gap. The triggered sync static cap
>had about a 5/8" spacing.
John-
Any more details or photos of your triggered static gap?
-Phil LaBudde
Phil,
I don't have any photos. The design was based on teh work
of Mark Metlicka a number of years ago. We used a lamp dimmer
(actually a motor controller) to vary the triggering phase.
A GM ignition coil was used for the high voltage to the trigger
electrode. The gap itself was formed from two round discs
of metal 5/8" apart with the flat faces facing. The 1/8" wide
pointed tungsten electrode aimed towards the center of the
gap. I'll see if I have more details in my notes. The gap
was extremely loud and bright. Much much louder than a rotary.
Many others on this list had built similar gaps back then. I assume
they're still on the list, not sure though.
John