[TCML] Climbing Arcs

[Mddeming at aol.com]

Hi Tony,
 
1/4" tubing will work much better than 3/4", but not as well as 1/8" rod.  As 
Dr. R pointed out, the larger the diameter, the more the conductive cooling,  
and the increased ROC makes initial striking harder. I have found that tubing 
 and wire give a more erratic movement to the arc than rods, because of the 
many  tiny bends that still exist in a "straightened" piece of wire or tubing. 
If your  tubing was manufactured straight rather than uncoiled and 
straightened at home,  this of course, won't be a factor. On the other hand, some folks 
may like the  aesthetics of minor irregularities.  
 
Matt D.
 
In a message dated 5/27/08 11:10:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
Sfxneon at aol.com writes:

Thanks  Dr. Resonance. How about using 1/4" OD SS tubing instead? I have  
that  
on hand.

Tony Greer

In a message dated 5/27/2008 1:49:17  P.M. Central  Daylight Time, 
resonance at wildblue.net  writes:

Tony:

Do NOT use the 3/4 inch conduit tubing.  Use  1/8th  inch stainless
steel rods.  The smaller dia rods strike  easier and do  not conduct the
heat away as fast as the 3/4 inch  conduit.  Result is a  better
climbing arc the performs well  without re-striking all the  time.

Dr.  Resonance







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