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Re: static spark gap was coil size
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To: "'Tesla List'" <tesla@poodle.pupman.com>
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Subject: Re: static spark gap was coil size
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From: Tesla List <tesla@stic.net>
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Date: Tue, 26 Aug 1997 22:49:58 -0500
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Approved: tesla@stic.net
From: FutureT@aol.com[SMTP:FutureT@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 1997 6:40 AM
To: tesla@pupman.com
Subject: Re: static spark gap was coil size
In a message dated 97-08-26 00:05:33 EDT, you write:
<< I run a 6" x 21.5 inch coil with 14nF , 15Kv 60MA and an 8
> static gap system. I have only achieved 30" sparks so far.
> Also do you use any protection other than a saftey gap with your neons ?
> Thanks again
> Jason >>
Jason,
(addendum) I use only the safety gaps, no failures so far. BTW, to
get 65" sparks from a 15kV, 60ma trannie, you need a large toroid,
something around 6" x 26" or larger (you didn't mention your toroid
size).
John Freau