Re: Natural streamer :)

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Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <davep-at-quik-dot-com>


>>	When I run my "big" [18" sparks, but only 35 microamps short-circuit
>>current] VDG everything within several feet stars to show visible
>>discharge.  If they sharp points are close there isn't much voltage
>>rise.  If I approach it with my hand I'm liable to get zapped, but if I
>>hold a pin in my hand [pointed toward the terminal, of course] and
>>approach nothing much happens.  Same phenomenon.


> Wait a sec!!  Your VDG can give 35uA but can only give an 18" spark??


	Spark length, esp. for a DC DC machine, as van de Graaf,
	is mostly voltage related.  Voltage of neither
	machine being stated...

	best
	dwp

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