Re: [TCML] Speaking of hyperbaric gaps...

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes --- John uses Gary Weazle on his ham work and also his web site.  Never
did know why.

Actually, on the scope the quenching is better with a hyperbaric gap running
on a .04 uF cap.

Dr. Resonance




On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 7:30 PM, Lau, Gary <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx> wrote:

> I've mentioned this several times in the past - perhaps caps will help:
> THERE IS NO SUCH PERSON AS GARY WEAZLE.
> I documented my vortex gap, which uses above-ambient air pressure, on my
> Gary Lau's Tesla Coil web site.  And John Bruce McCreath, a.k.a. Weazle, did
> too on his web site.  Not sure who did it first.
>
> I attribute any improved performance to a lower gap resistance.  I would
> wager that the quenching is actually worse than ambient-pressure gaps, and
> very definitely worse than multi-segment gaps.  Quenching improves as one
> tries to stretch out or cool the arc, but this also makes the resistance
> (and losses) higher.
>
> Regards, Gary Lau
> MA, USA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
> > Behalf Of DC Cox
> > Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 9:35 PM
> > To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> > Subject: Re: [TCML] RE: FAQ - Phasing
> >
> > If anyone on list is running NSTs and wants improved performance,
> contact me
> > off-list and I will email you my drawing of Gary Weazle's hyperbaric
> spark
> > gap.  It works great.
> >
> > Most local vac cleaner shops will donate a free motor/blower if you ask
> them
> > and give them 3-4 weeks to get one in.  The T and brass pipe fittings
> cost a
> > total of $15.  Excellent quenching is the secret!
> >
> > Dr. Resonance
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