RE: RQ gap spacing theory question

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Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>

I can tell you for certain that my 1st coil, which used 9 tubes, had
variations from gap to gap. Yes, they were close, but not what you'd call
micrometer level. And it worked just fine...until after two-three hours, the
oxide built up and reduced the 24" spark to 2 inches.

Safety First.

Ted

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Subject: Re: RQ gap spacing theory question


Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
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In a message dated 12/4/01 9:30:58 PM Central Standard Time,
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com 
writes:

> Hey Bart,All, 
>  > Does this mean the space's between the gaps don't have to be equally 
> spaced? 
>  > If not , then would it be okay to permanently fix all but the end piece

of 
> 
>  > copper, and make the last one adjustable? 
>  > Billy

Doesn't the larger gap run hotter? I suppose the total heat must be the same

but setting one gap much wider than the others will corode that gap faster 
than the others. No?

Cheers,
Ralph Zekelman