Can Commercially Available Spark Gaps Meet High Power Reliability Standards?

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The discussion centers on the reliability and longevity of high power spark gaps, specifically a 97GW 78Kamp discharge configuration. There is a query about the availability of manufacturer-supplied reliability data, which may not be accessible for specific configurations. The importance of size efficiency in the design is emphasized, leading to the consideration of constructing spark gaps independently. The participant expresses a willingness to explore commercially available options for their ratings but is constrained by time for conducting personal tests. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges in obtaining reliable data for high power spark gap configurations.
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Anyone have a reference or information on longevity and reliability experiments in high power spark gaps?

I am looking at the reliability of a 97GW 78Kamp discharge spark gap I would like to know the erosion factor and fouling rate of different configurations.
 
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Doesn't the manufacturer supply that reliability data?
 
I am not sure that they will be available for my configuration. Over all size efficiency is king in this design. So I was planning to construct them myself. However that is a good idea, I will have to check out commercially available gaps for there ratings. Otherwise I will do the tests myself and I don’t really have time for that. Thank you for your reply.
 
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