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Re: [TCML] SRSG "sputter"
Alright,
I'll see what I can manage to build off of that. Will post pictures when I'm done. Thank you!
Brandon
On Jul 15, 2010, at 4:24 AM, Gary Lau <glau1024@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> No - the metal tabs are just some scrap brackets I found, somewhat springy.
> They just compress into the dimples on the ends of the bulbs to make contact
> and hold the bulbs in place. If you're asking where to get such brackets,
> I'm not sure where to look for such material. Maybe phospher-bronze stock?
>
> Regards, Gary Lau
> MA, USA
>
> On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 11:50 PM, Brandon Hendershot <
> brandonhendershot@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Great, thanks! That's ‘EXACTLY’ the information that's good to know when
>> designing this stuff. Do those metal tabs you used to stand off the bulbs
>> come attached?
>> Thanks again Gary,
>> Brandon
>>
>> On Jul 14, 2010, at 8:06 PM, Gary Lau <glau1024@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>> Three 500W/120V bulbs in series - not much more one can say. I think the
>>> use of halogen bulbs for a TC dummy load was an original idea of mine. I
>>> did build a fixture to hold the 3 bulbs securely - a simple plywood base,
>>> and scrap steel strips to hold the bulbs. The bulbs DO generate a lot of
>>> heat and light so I taped a piece of Al foil beneath the bulbs with
>> kapton
>>> tape to reflect the radiation - just make sure it is far enough away from
>>> the electrical connections to avoid arcing. I just uploaded a photo onto
>>> http://drop.io/garylau
>>>
>>> I can't say that I'm proud of the plywood construction for a HV device,
>> but
>>> it worked for me. Just be careful what you place it on (so the wood
>> screws
>>> don't short to something underneath).
>>>
>>> Regards, Gary Lau
>>> MA, USA
>>
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