Re: Quench gap?

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Original poster: FutureT@xxxxxxx 

In a message dated 12/23/05 11:10:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Hi all,
> I remember reading somewhere about some style of a spark gap I have
> never heard of called a "quench gap". What exactly is it and has
> anyone ever used one of these?
> Thanks in advance.
>
>     Robert


Robert,

A true quench gap is relatively difficult to construct.  It uses a large number
of sealed sparking chambers with fins for cooling.  It is a form of 
static gap.
Usually they can handle only limited power.

John