RE: [TCML] interesting spark gap idea

["Phil Tuck (hvtesla)" <phil@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Norm.
I tried a similar system but with suction instead. Mine was pretty
successful up to moderate power levels, but I think the blower option is a
better idea as it pushes the gas out of the gap, where as mine tended to
draw it in. Provided you use really chunky, heat dispersing  electrodes,
just about anything will work probably. As basically if you get rid of the
heat and gas it will quench when it gets a chance anyway. The success of my
gap was more likely down to this fact rather than anything else, and I only
made that design because I had some old chunky copper bar lying around (old
earth spike I believe)
The blower option has been done but with just the one blower forcing air
into a sealed box I believe.

My gap is at http://www.hvtesla.com/sucker_gap.html


Regards
Phil

www.hvtesla.com

-----Original Message-----
From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Norman Stepp
Sent: 18 February 2010 00:40
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TCML] interesting spark gap idea

I had an idea the other day for a static gap that I have never seen before.
I haven't been able to construct one and try it yet due to lack of
time/funds. I did draw a pic of it though,
http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/ndsteppii/SparkGap.jpg . Would this
work? has it been done? Before I waste my time what do you think. I like the
idea because it's something different. any and all criticism welcomed. 
            Norm



      

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