Background discussion of TT`s Pyramid

[k4zep]

OK Ben and thanks for that .I suggest that questions should be posted here and not on the main forum .My questions ;
1 In the original design the brass end plugs are hollow .If we make our own plugs , can the end that fits inside the tube be flat?
2 When we align the pyramid to the North , is it magnetic North or true North .
3 Question from NickZ , are the pyramid sides [gypsum plates ] essential
Could the next person with a question number it "4" and so on , so Ben can easily see what questions to ask .

Hi Neptune,

1.  I Assume that the plug can be hollow or filled, what Thomas appears to be looking for is the interface between the copper and the brass contact surface area between the plug and the tubes, Why I DO NOT KNOW.

2.  Start at Magnetic N, then rotate CW 2-4 degrees East for a negative declination angle which is probably true North in TT's location. When looking into the pyramid, the back of the pyramid is perpenducular to N.  Think of the Cap. as a gun and you are pointing it at N.  It might vary from location to location, in fact, I'm sure it will.  If it didn't, magnetic north would always be right and it isn't.  Somewhere in there it should run.  I don't know if magnetic North or true North is where you end up or not.  This is something that Thomas would need to elaborate on as I have no experience there yet.

3.  Question as to if "Gypsum is essential for the plates"?. Yes it is absolutely essential in this version of the device.

Here in the USA, Home Depot has some nice 1/4" gypsum board that is relative light and easy to work with.  That
is what I am going to use.  Another observation I do not know the answer to is:  Is the metal frame mandatory?
I don't know for sure except the pyramid in a working condition appears to build up a  large HV electrostatic charge that will
give you a healthy shock.   The frame when grounded bleeds this off and prevents shock.  The ground connection can be removed while in operation after you have everything working and need to step back!

Respectfully
Ben K4ZEP

[NickZ]

  Thank you for the information about the sheet rock sides. If you all want to replicate as close as possible, I would use the thicker sides that are shown in the video. As it seam that if you even breath on it, it may not work.  This has made the difference for me, and I will not be replicating this effort.  Thank you for your confirmation.

[k4zep]

  Thank you for the information about the sheet rock sides. If you all want to replicate as close as possible, I would use the thicker sides that are shown in the video. As it seam that if you even breath on it, it may not work.  This has made the difference for me, and I will not be replicating this effort.  Thank you for your confirmation.

Hi Nick,

Sorry to loose you.  Thomas said thickness is not important, only the material.  At only 1 meter/side, 1/4" will be fine.  Stay around and any good input you can give would be great.  As usual, I made my first "bull" or mistake on finding the center of a pyramid, no problem, wont be my first or my last mistake as long as we all keep it straight togather.

Respectfully
Ben K4ZEP

[NickZ]

   Ben:
   Thank you for answering.  I will no doubt be around,  and am still very interested, as I have been watching with expectations for some years now.
  In explanation, my pyramid is 6.5 foot base and 51 degree basic pyramid angle, is located over my bed, where it has been for over 28 years now. So, the sides are not possible in my case.  I do have others as well, but smaller in size.  In any case, I hope the best for you all, as well as Thomas.  I am not going anywhere, though, and will continue to follow the thread as well as adding my thoughts from time to time.
   As mentioned before I have been dealing with pyramids of all sorts over 35 years now. 

[neptune]

@K4ZEP. Ben , many thanks for answering our questions .One thing I love about this thread is that we are polite to each other . Long may it continue , and it gives the right atmosphere for us to work together .
    @NickZ . If you have been involved with pyramids for 35 years , I guess you will stick around . Not everyone , has access to unlimited space . I hope it will not be too long before we get a scaling formula . A half metre pyramid would be a lot handier to experiment with for people living in flats /apartments .In theory that would output 2 to 4 watts .
     I am in touch with Erdtaucher in Germany . He is looking to source the end caps TT used .In the meantime I am looking for a common brass item that can be modified in my friends lathe .
    Thomas`s giant reactor looks interesting .With the size of that thing he will probably try to smuggle it into the King`s Chamber in the Great pyramid of Cheops . Seriously , though , the results from his Fat Boy pyramid may lead to him releasing his scaling formula . I think that once we get a working replication , research on this will really take off . There are so many directions to explore . One thing I thought of . Plasterboard will not stand rain without crumbling . So for long term outdoor work , a shed , or at a minimum a tent will be needed.