RE: [PHISH] Re: Thoraited Tungsten Rods

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Original poster: "Anthony R. Mollner" <penny831@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Not true.

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Subject: [PHISH] Re: Thoraited Tungsten Rods


Original poster: "Teslacoil Workshop" <workshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Pure is best IMO.

I don't have any support for that position except www.teslacoil.com

Take my opinion with a puff of tungsten dust...

Jeff


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Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: Thoraited Tungsten Rods


 > Original poster: "H.S. J." <hsheltonj@xxxxxxxxx>
 >
 > Thanks for the info on how to deal with it when grinding, etc.
 >
 > But, Is there anythign better than Th tungsten rods for a spark
 > gap?  What about Pure Tungsten or Lanthanated?
 >
 > -Shelton
 >
 >
 > ----- Original Message ----
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 > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 1:16:30 PM
 > Subject: Re: Thoraited Tungsten Rods
 >
 > Original poster: "Harold Weiss" <hweiss@xxxxxxxxxx>
 >
 > Hi,
 >
 > The thoriated rods produce ionization in the air around the
 > rod.  This will cause the spark to jump easier.  I have them on my
 > Terry filter and rotory. On the Terry filter, I have to open the gap
 > to around 3/8" compared to half that or less with pure
 > tungsten.  With thr rotory, it will definitely fire at presentation
 > unless the phase is off.
 >
 > The amount of thorium in the rods isn't that much, but then again,
 > it's best if these gaps are run outdoors.  The heliarc welders that
 > use them aren't dropping like flies, so I wouldn't worry much about
 > it.  Plain and simple, don't purposely try to breath any dust created
 > from cutting or grinding.
 >
 > When I do cut or grind it, I do it outdoors and I wear a dust mask
 > and disposable gloves.  After the cutting and fitting, I take a
 > shower to wash off any particals.  Then I wash the clothes seperate
 > from the regular wash. Gloves and mask can go in the trash.  That's
 > pretty much the basics of radioactive materials handling that can be
 > done at home.  While the EPA might not like the thought of
 > radioactive debris going down the drain or landfill, the amount will
 > be generally below normal background.  I have seen smoke detectors in
 > the local landfill, so I don't worry about a little dust on the
 > gloves and mask going there.
 >
 > David E Weiss
 >
 >  >Original poster: "H.S. J." <hsheltonj@xxxxxxxxx>
 >  >
 >  >Hi all,
 >  >
 >  >Well...I would like to know all of what happens when you use the
 >  >thoraited tungsten rods as well as all of the radioactive and health
 >  >hazard stuff please.
 >  >
 >  >Also, how does the Th affect how tungsten rods operate?  Or, would
 >  >pure tungsten rods be better?  Or...what?
 >  >
 >  >Thanks,
 >  >-Shelton
 >
 >
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