Re: Large Series Gap

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Original poster: Vardan <vardan01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi,

The gaps look way too close to me.  I just space them with a number 
of playing cards.  This might help, but I am not sure what the 
spacing should be.

http://hot-streamer.com/TeslaCoils/Misc/terrygap.jpg

Cheers,

        Terry




At 04:43 PM 8/10/2006, you wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> I've been working on a large series gap for my pole pig driven coil and I
> have a few questions.
>
> My prototype can be seen here:
>
> http://www.teslauniverse.com/members/cprince/images/seriesgap/
>
> It's using five 2.25 inch O.D. brass nipples for four gaps maximum. My main
> concern is the gap distance. As you will see in the photos, a standard sheet
> of paper will just barely slide between some of the gaps. The others are
> slightly wider. I tried my best to maintain tolerances, but it's very
> difficult to drill the 7.25 inch PVC couple properly even with a press.
>
> My other concerns are the number of gaps. Is four going to be enough?
>
> Any thoughts, suggestions or feedback would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Cameron