Re: Output arc lenghts (fwd)

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• Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 21:21:59 -0600 (MDT)
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Date: Thu, 16 Jul 1998 19:40:06 EDT
From: Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Output arc lenghts (fwd)

In a message dated 98-07-16 01:39:34 EDT, you write:

<< ubject: Output arc lenghts
 
 Is there anyone out there who is willing to take a guess at the maximum arc
 lenght I could get from a 4nF primary cap run at 11Kv (rms), I'm thinking in
the
 range 6", but if anyone knows better I'd be V.greatful to hear from you.
 
                                             Steve
  >>

Steve,

There are several factors involved here.  What size is the secondary, what
toroid size, how much current will your transformer put out?  I have a small
3.0" dia coil with a 12" toroid and .005 mfd capacitor that will put out about
18" sparks when powered with a 12kv 30ma transformer.

Ed Sonderman

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