Re: Sonderman Makes Sparks

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Subject: Re: Sonderman Makes Sparks
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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 13:31:34 -0600 (MDT)
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Date: Wed, 8 Oct 1997 14:02:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com
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Subject: Re: Sonderman Makes Sparks  

In a message dated 97-10-07 15:12:45 EDT, you write:

<< Ed,

 Regarding the popping in the rotary:  Are the electrodes somewhat
 wide such as 1/2" or more?  I wonder if the gaps could  be re-firing
 while they are still aligned after quenching?  This would be more 
 likely to occur if your cap is a relatively small value, and if the gap
 is running at a low rpm.  Just a thought.  I forget the specs on your 
 system.

 John Freau
  >>
John,

The moving electrodes are 1/4" stainless steel acorn nuts.  The fixed
electrodes are 3/16" dia. tungsten.  The clearance is set to about .040" on
each side.  The static gap in series is three .028" gaps.  The cap is .025
mfd.

Ed Sonderman