RE: [TCML] Life Magazine historic photo archive

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You can see what appears to be a wide belt (perhaps 10" wide?) on a pulley
on the end of the large motor at the base of this device.


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Subject: Re: [TCML] Life Magazine historic photo archive

Hi Dave,


I believe that is actually an inclosed Van de Graf
generator. That does look like a primary coil that
the technician is standing on, though doesn't it?
I have seen other images of this same piece and
I believe it was identified as a VDG.
BTW, did anyone notice the "ghost" painter
piering down at the technician in this photo?
http://images.google.com/hosted/life/f?q=high+voltage+source:life&imgurl=bda
8429bbe7891df 


David Rieben"

    I think it has to be a VDG because a TC would never work inside a 
close-fitting metal vacuum tank such as the one shown.  Sure looks like 
a primary in the base but too big and close to the metal surroundings.

Ed

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