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Re: [TCML] SRSG vs. RQSG (Sucker Gaps)
Hi,
I REALLY like the idea of a RSG, but it seems like an expensive and
difficult project to take on.
Is it worth it for a system my size? (15/(30/60)NST, 3.5" Sec, 8.75nf MMC)
Although I imagine it will get it's time to shine when I go bigger...
(Keep answering my own questions here...)
If I do decide to build one in the future, should I make a propeller type
gap, or something like Gary's shown here?:
http://users.rcn.com/laushaus/tesla/srsg.jpg Which one in your own
experience yields better results (If there are any differences)?
This's asking Gary for the most part, but everyone's input is always
appreciated!
Thanks,
Brandon
On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 2:31 PM, McCauley, Daniel H <
daniel.h.mccauley@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
> That's an excellent point. The sucker gap *is* much simpler than rotary
> gap and as you stated yields excellent performance as well.
> 48" of spark from a 12/60 NST is STILL awesome!
> Also, Terry Blake had great success with his asynchronous propellar spark
> gap. I'd really liked these as well as had great results with them. If you
> go that route, just keep in mind to physically shield it for safety. But,
> Terry's propellar gap was simple, easy to make, and worked well! I was
> definitely a "fan!"
>
> Dan
> http://www.easternvoltageresearch.com
>
>
>
> When i used to make spark gap coils, I found the "sucker gap" to be the
> best
> compromise in performance and complexity to build. Going to a SRSG was
> only
> slightly higher performance over a sucker gap, but a sucker gap was much
> better performing than any RQ gap id ever built. I was often getting about
> 48" of spark from a 12/60 NST using a sucker gap which seemed pretty
> awesome
> back then ;-).
>
> Steve
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