RE: Spark Gap Concerns

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Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>

Ben: Last year I used my coil in a haunted house for what most would call a
heavy duty cycle. Toward the end of 2-3 hours, the 30 inch spark rapidly
grew smaller and smaller...sometimes down to 3 inch streamers. I had to stop
the show, open the cabinet and "floss" in between the 9 copper tubes using
crocus cloth. Baically that coating cuts down on the sparkage and the
output. Shine them up using emory or crocus cloth and you'll be back in
business. OR, consider replacing them with a triggered gap!! I am.

Safety First

Ted

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Subject: Spark Gap Concerns


Original poster: "Ben Murrell by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<benmurrell-at-att-dot-net>

Hello Everyone,
    I recently looked at my Static SG and realized that the copper bars are
"grimy". They have a dull cover now with a  hint of green. touching them did
not dirty my hands, I just wondered if this will effect its performance at
all.
Thanks, Ben