[TCML] JAVATC - Question

[otmaskin5@xxxxxxx]

Bart or anyone, I have a question on the Static Gap Design input.? I am considering a single gap design using 2 knobs from cabinet doors or drawers.? The diameter accross the face of the knobs is 1.25".

First, should I input "round" or?"flat" for Electrode Geometry?? I always assumed round was used for copper pipe electrodes only, but now I'm not sure.? The face?of the knobs where the spark would?occure is rounded/convex - seems like I should input 'round.'? 

Second, how should I determine the Electrode Diameter I need to input?? Is is the diameter measured?across the face of the knob?? Or is it some calculation of diameter based on the radius of curvature of the rounded face of the knob?? The former would be 1.25", but the latter would be considerably larger.

Thanks for your help - Dennis Hopkinton MA
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