Re: [TCML] 5kv plane gap size

[bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

I said 50 mils, not 50mm. 50 mils is equal to 0.05 inch (50 thousandths) 
which is 1270 microns or 1.27mm.

Take care,
Bart

Jim Mora wrote:
> Bart,
> Thanks much for a starting range. I have my feeler gauge (50mm) in hand and
> will document the resulting discharge voltage @ 800ft.
> Jim Mora
>
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> Subject: Re: [TCML] 5kv plane gap size
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> I'm not sure how elevation will vary this value, but breakdown should be 
> right at 50mils (pretty narrow). But depending on the surface of the 
> dowels, elevation, pressure, etc.. the gap setting may need to be 
> slightly larger a few mils to achieve a 5kv breakdown.
>
> Bart
>
> Jim Mora wrote:
>   
> > Hi List,
> >
> > Does anyone know the DC gap breakdown size for 5KV via large, flat dowels
> >     
> at
>   
> > ~800ft-1000ft elevation is? Most of what I find on the Inet are for higher
> > voltages.
> >
> > I may have to trigger this, but; I am trying to keep it simple.
> >
> > Thanks much,
> > Jim Mora
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