Re: [TCML] interesting spark gap idea

[Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t@xxxxxxxxx>]

It's just a variation on a gap that's been used by many coilers. Here's my version:

http://www.classictesla.com/hot-streamer/adam/blower_gap.jpg
http://www.classictesla.com/hot-streamer/adam/shopvac_gap.jpg

Mine works better as a shop vac gap than a blown gap, so one Halloween, when doing an extended high power run, I melted it. I've added more copper since those photos were taken, and have used it at fairly high powers and it works fine.

Adam

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, Norman Stepp <ndsteppii@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Norman Stepp <ndsteppii@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [TCML] interesting spark gap idea
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2010, 6:40 PM
> I had an idea the other day for a
> static gap that I have never seen before. I haven't been
> able to construct one and try it yet due to lack of
> time/funds. I did draw a pic of it though,    http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/ndsteppii/SparkGap.jpg
> . Would this work? has it been done? Before I waste my time
> what do you think. I like the idea because it's something
> different. any and all criticism welcomed. 
>             Norm
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