Steam Punk Tesla Coil Spark Gaps


A new old variety of Spark Gaps

"I helped"

Low Profile Modernesque - 2" x 2.5" x 1.75" tall (minus handle)

Phenolic Bakelite Base





Marble Base Gap with fine and coarse adjustments

Fine by 5/16"-40 machine thread

Coarse by slots in marble



Simple Adjustable Gap

Well-Cooled with Aluminum Heatsinks and Blocks

Adjustment Slot

Io

New Steam Punk Pancake Coils

Discharge Post, Bakelite, Delrin, Brass

Coil Socket and Discharge Ball

Electrical Connections to Primary Coil

(C) Jeff Behary, 2010