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Re: Static spark gap length question

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> Original Poster: Raycroft <k.raycroft@worldnet.att.net>
> 
> Hi all,
> I was wondering what the advantage of having a spark gap set to a small
> length is.  With a 15kv NST, you should be able to set the gap at about
> 3/4 of an inch, yet many people set them at around .2 or .3 inches.
> couldn't you get much greater voltage across the capacitor by widening
> this, or does too long a charge time (most of the cycle) do something
> bad?  So far, I have set my gap at about 3/4" and get good results.
> Could my output be improved with a smaller gap?

  Hi Ray...


i have also pushed my gaps ( static air blown) to .75" with fantastic
results but than again ive seen NST's AND caps die cuz of it 

I have found that .5" is best the caps hold up and the NST's last longer 


Scot D