Re: Temporary electrodes for rotory

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• Subject: Re: Temporary electrodes for rotory
• From: "Area31 Research Facility" <rwstephens@hurontario.net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla@uswest.net>)
• Date: Fri, 03 Mar 2000 14:17:28 -0700
• Approved: twftesla@uswest.net
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Jeff,
 
Avoid the nickel plated contacts!  The nickel is highly toxic as it
evaporates, and it will do so with tremendous efficiency.  Plain brass is
fine.  Silicon bronze (looks like copper and is made into bolts for the
electrical industry is also a good temporary choice) as is pure copper.
All other electrode materials in a Tesla gap besides tungsten are pretty
much classified as temporary, the higher the power the more temporary.
 
Robert W. Stephens
Director
AREA31 Research Facility
www.area31.org
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Sent: Friday, March 03, 2000 12:57
Subject: Temporary electrodes for rotory

Original Poster: "Jeffery Pederson" <kd4lyh@webtv.net> 

Which is better nickle plated brass or just brass acorn nuts for
temporary electrodes in a rotory.
Regards

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