RQ Gap (fwd)

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Subject: RQ Gap (fwd)
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Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 19:18:19 -0600
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From: 	Kevin Wahila[SMTP:wawa-at-spectra-dot-net]
Sent: 	Tuesday, January 20, 1998 4:08 PM
To: 	Tesla List
Subject: 	Re: RQ Gap (fwd)

>From: 	Esondrmn[SMTP:Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com]
>Sent: 	Monday, January 19, 1998 3:44 PM
>To: 	tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>Subject: 	Re: RQ Gap (fwd)
>
>In a message dated 98-01-18 00:05:06 EST, you write:
>Kevin,
>
>I also built two of these gaps about two years ago.  I use one on each of my
>coils.  They probably have several hours of run time on them and I have never
>needed to clean them.  I can see a bluish discoloration up and down the
length
>of the pipes at their closest point (at the gaps) but have never seen any
>buildup of oxide or other material.  

that really surprises me.  when i take them out i sand away a black
coating.   it just bohters me that i have to start the variac at higher
output levels before sparks will jup the gaps.  they are certainly getting
dirty....

kevin