Re: [TCML] gaps

[G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx>]

It's hard to say which kind of gap is most "effective".  Depends on the size of the coil, power input, power supply type, and what you consider "effective" performance.  The experiences of individual coilers also play a big part.  Most coilers are convinced, understandably, that the type of gap that gave them the longest sparks is the best kind.

Neons have a reputation for being fragile.  Anecdotal evidence suggests that neons and asynchronous rotaries (ARSG) are the worst possible combination as far as NST service life.  Best of all is the static gap (multi, sucker, or what have you) deliberately adjusted to fire a tad prematurely.  There are no missed firings, and the low-ball gap setting acts as a voltage limiter.

Greg

--- On Sat, 7/26/08, Mike Doyle <mdoyleufo@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Mike Doyle <mdoyleufo@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [TCML] gaps
> To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, 8:59 AM
> a rotary spark gap,isnt as effective,as a stationary 4
> gap,setup? i use neon sign transformers,and its safer,to
> use them,with a stationary gap0. true,or false?
> mdoyleufo@xxxxxxxxx thanks mike.
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