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RQ Gap (fwd)
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Subject: RQ Gap (fwd)
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From: Tesla List <tesla@stic.net>
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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 19:18:19 -0600
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From: Kevin Wahila[SMTP:wawa@spectra.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 1998 4:08 PM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: RQ Gap (fwd)
>From: Esondrmn[SMTP:Esondrmn@aol.com]
>Sent: Monday, January 19, 1998 3:44 PM
>To: tesla@pupman.com
>Subject: Re: RQ Gap (fwd)
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>In a message dated 98-01-18 00:05:06 EST, you write:
>Kevin,
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>I also built two of these gaps about two years ago. I use one on each of my
>coils. They probably have several hours of run time on them and I have never
>needed to clean them. I can see a bluish discoloration up and down the
length
>of the pipes at their closest point (at the gaps) but have never seen any
>buildup of oxide or other material.
that really surprises me. when i take them out i sand away a black
coating. it just bohters me that i have to start the variac at higher
output levels before sparks will jup the gaps. they are certainly getting
dirty....
kevin