Re: New web page/ question

["Bert Hickman" <bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "David Dean" <deano-at-corridor-dot-net>
> 
> Hi
> 
> I have finally gotten a web page that can be managed properly without a
> great deal of hassle.
> It can be found at www.corridor-dot-net/deano/teslapag.htm . Of course it will
> be under construction for awhile.
> 
> There are some pictures that show a phenomena that I am concerned about. The
> pictures are strike_10, strike_11, and strike_12. There is a visible glow
> between the spark gap and the primary coil.
> I am wondering if anyone else has had this experience, and what may be done
> to stop it.
> 
> Any input will be most appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> deano

Deano,

It's hard to tell from the pictures, but if it's not a spurious
reflection from the gap then I'd guess you're seeing a combination of
autotransformer action between the tap point and the outermost turns of
the primary combined with insufficient clearance between the outermost
turn and your rotary spark gap. 

Try increasing the distance between the gap and the outermost turn of
the primary. 

-- Bert --
-- 
Bert Hickman
Stoneridge Engineering
Email:    bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-com
Web Site: http://www.teslamania-dot-com