Re: [TCML] Modern Marvels

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have been using the Dolph products for over 20 years and can vouch they
all work excellent.

Dr. Resonance

On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:53 PM, Mike Kalish <mkalish2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Watching the Modern Marvels show on Tesla, I noticed something odd.
> So I Emailed the KVA Effects guys to ask bout it.
> Here is the original email I sent.
>
>
> Hello guys,
>
> I am an amateur Tesla coiler from Texas and I'm working on my first DRSSTC.
> I recently saw the Modern Marvels episode on Tesla where you guys fired up
> a small DRSSTC.  Very cool, as always.
> My question is:
> The secondary was black in color.
> What was it that it was coated in to make it black?
>
> It's been my understanding that most black materials contain carbon, and
> are no good around HV arc producing gear because they are inherently
> conductive.
>
> At least thats what the guys on the 4HV.org forum are always telling
> people.
>
>
>
> Once again, keep up the good work and keep amazing us with your impressive
> sparks.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Mike Kalish
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Here is their reply to me.
>
> Mike,
>
> You are a sharp guy and the first to catch this "feature".
>
> The prohibition against black is VERY valid and we ALWAYS are careful to
> avoid it unless it is Dolph's EB-41, a well known black HV insulator (I
> wouldn't use it on a secondary but I know some people do). As a practice,
> avoid black for the reasons you stated.
>
> However, the SparkDodger™ coating that is a very different and proprietary
> coating that has cost us thousands of $$$ in R&D to develop. We may offer it
> in small batches next year so keep an eye on www.pupman.com for an
> announcement.
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
>
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