Re: Triggered Spark Gaps - Why Not?

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• Subject: Re: Triggered Spark Gaps - Why Not?
• From: "Doug Brunner" <dabrunner-at-earthlink-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998 21:32:30 -0700
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

I've been thinking about a simplified design for the triggered gap, and I'd
like to know what people think about it. I've got a big static gap set for
about 30kV. My idea is to introduce a high voltage pulse from a 60kV (120V
primary) spark coil, driven by a 6JB6 tube amplifier (120V plate, to
eliminate the xfmr) and a function generator, across the main gap, which
would cause breakdown. Admittedly, there would be a constant 30VAC back into
the tube, but it and its power supply should be tough enough to withstand
it. The logic is that the gap would break down and therefore create a
voltage drop to almost zero while the primary tank is functioning, thus
keeping its high-power resonance out of the tube amplifier. Do you think
this would work?

Thanks in advance for your time and comments (hopefully),

           --Mr. Postman (Doug Brunner)
                <dabrunner-at-earthlink-dot-net>

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