RE: Re: [] Re: Thoraited Tungsten Rods

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

Just because the thorium is added to increase the conductivity of the
tungsten in the first place. I'm sure you COULD use any metal but some are
better than others. A pure silver coil would be great! Superconductors even
better. A person could even super cool the unit in liquid nitrogen if money
was not an issue.

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Subject: Re: [PHISH] Re: Thoraited Tungsten Rods


Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Anthony,

Why?

Gerry R.


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>Original poster: "Anthony R. Mollner" <penny831@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Not true.
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>Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:12 PM
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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 ----
>  > From: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
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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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