Re: Spark Gaps

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Original poster: "Luc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <ludev-at-videotron.ca>

Hi Troy

Just a small correction : Rotary spark gap are dangerous for NST only if
they are not Synchronous
and if you have a well adjust safety gap and a LTR cap I don't think you
have big risk.

Luc Benard

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Troy D. Taylor by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <troy-at-ezcoding-dot-com>
>
> Hello, I am to the point where I need to start thinking about the spark gap
> for my tesla coil.
>
> Its going to be a "mini" tesla coil - table top size.  I have a 15/60
> Franceformer for the supply.  What is the cheapest/quickest spark gap I
> could use without running the risk for hosing the NST?  Could someone give
> me a reference to spark gaps?
>
> I noticed most sites just sorta skip over how they made their "simple" spark
> gap. While they go into great deal on their rotary ones. :)  I also heard
> discussion that a rotary is not ideal for a NST.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Troy