RE: spark plugs for gap??? (fwd)

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Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:20:44 -0400
From: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: spark plugs for gap??? (fwd)

A spark plug is no better than a couple of nails for a spark gap, both
resulting in a relatively poor spark gap.  The problem is that the spark
occurs in the same, very small area of the electrode, causing localized
heating, which is bad for quenching.

Gary Lau
MA, USA

> From: Bryan Polinder <b.polinder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: spark plugs for gap???
> 
> thought about trying this  any one tried it ?
>