RE: [TCML] gaps

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

It's possible to kill an NST with either kind of gap.  A static gap that is set too wide will kill the NST.  An RSG with either a too small cap value, or failure to turn the motor on or fast enough before powering the NST will also kill it.

For beginners, a static gap is highly recommended, as there are many issues with an RSG that are not obvious to beginners.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Mike Doyle
> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 10:00 AM
> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> Subject: [TCML] gaps
>
> 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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