Re: Where to drill ?

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Original poster: "Allanh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <allanh-at-starband-dot-net>

If you use the gap spacing that Win Tesla suggests, you won't get any
sparks. The TOTAL gap size for a 12 KV  NST should be about .35 in. Divide
that number by the number of gaps to get each gap dimension.

allan
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Subject: Where to drill ?


 >
 > Original poster: "Christopher \"CajunCoiler\" Mayeux by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <cajuncoiler-at-cox-dot-net>
 >
 > I am currently constructing a new RQ-style spark gap, using
 > 4 inch schedule 40 PVC, and 3/4 inch copper tubing (6 pieces).
 > The enigma at hand is where along the surface should I drill,
 > to space the gaps at the .3571 inches that WinTesla suggests?
 >
 > A simple diagram of what I have, is located at...
 > http://members.cox-dot-net/msbsales2/how_far.jpg
 >
 > Help!
 > ---
 > Christopher "Cajun Coiler" Mayeux
 > http://www.cajuncoiler.tk
 >
 >
 >