Re: [TCML] quiet spark gap for my DIY coil?

["Daniel Kline" <daniel_kline@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You can get significantly quieter operation by going from a single bolt 
gap to a multiple copper-pipe gap. If I was going to go all-out on it, I 
would make this one: 
http://www.kronjaeger.com/hv-old/misc/scotsgap/index.html

However, the copper pipe spark-gap I'm using right now is just 6 
sections in a row, epoxied to a piece of ceramic tile. I make the 
connections with alligator clips. It works great for proof-of-concept, 
but for a permanent coil, I would use build the one above. I really like 
its adjustability. It's not easy to adjust epoxy ;-)

Dan K.

Jon Iverson wrote:
> I recently finished construction and testing of a basic 75- 100 KV Tesla 
> coil.  All went fine except the spark gap, which is simply a couple of 
> stove bolts, is exceptionally loud and I'd like to find a way to quiet 
> it.  I want to keep this simple if possible.  Can anyone recommend a 
> cheap, proven way to quiet this spark gap?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Jon
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