Re: [TCML] Tesla Magnifier with pancake primary and secondary

[Matt Siri <mattisonsiri@xxxxxxxxx>]

No, it is not cooled.  It is a simple static gap that can be adjusted whilst the 
machine is running via a plastic rod with an attached electrode.




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From: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sat, June 18, 2011 9:49:46 PM
Subject: Re: [TCML] Tesla Magnifier with pancake primary and secondary

On 6/18/11 11:58 AM, Matt Siri wrote:
> A few months ago, I threw togather a rather small Tesla magnifier from parts
> that I had lying about.
> Specifications:
> supply: 9kV 60mA NST
> primary capacitance: several bottle capacitors in parallel for ~7nF
> spark gap: static
> .  I suspect that this is due to the low power
> handling capability of the static spark gap.  Any suggestions?


What kind of gap is it?  Is it cooled?
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