Re: Colored Stainless steel gazing globe usage!!!

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Original poster: "Harold Weiss by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <hweiss-at-new.rr-dot-com>

Hi Dan,

The copper globe will work, but should be larger in diameter than your coil.
Polish the globe to a mirror finish with a polish that has a surface
protectant and only handle it with gloves and it will take a long time to
tarnish. (years)  I have used steel spheres that would rust quickly until
polished to a mirror finish.  After that all I would do is wipe them down
with a light coat if oil once a year.

David E Weiss

 > Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<xman604-at-ezwebtech-dot-com>
 >
 > Hi,
 >
 > Was wondering if the color of gazing globes hinders the conductivity for
 > arc output.
 >
 > Also, will a  copper globe be okay for topload.  Will it corrode or
tarnish
 > and need high
 > maintenance to perform optimum streamers.  Thought i saw someone sealing
 > one with shellac
 > and adding brass breakouts for constant arc points.  Thanks in advance.
 >
 > Dan H..
 >
 >
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