Re: cylindrical static spark gap

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 

We stock 1/2-13 NC x 1/2 dia. thread tungsten/molydenum alloy spark gap
tips.  Your MOT's will never melt them.  We run them up to 12 kVA before
going to larger dia. 1 inch dia. units.


Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913

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 > I have been working on my first tesla coil, and beginning building the
 > primary. I've experimented with bolt type spark gaps, but even a single
MOT
 > can melt them so I have moved onto the idea of a cylindrical static spark
 > gap. The problem is getting the spacing right. How exactly do you
determine
 > where to place the mounting bolts?
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