Re: Capacitor Help

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Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Malcolm,

Actually, rotary spark gaps can get you to the "next level".  I would 
first experiment with static spark gaps for learning 
purposes.  Computer simulations show that you can get about 0.5 x the 
KVA rating of the transformer using static spark gaps in terms of 
real power to the coil. With a synchronous spark gap, you can get 
more than the KVA rating out of the transformer.  This is a fun 
persuit after you master static gaps.

Gerry R.


> Original poster: "MalcolmTesla" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> I got to thinking... what about a rotary powered spark gap?  I see people
> building all kinds of disks etc. to make this work but why not just grab an
> old spark plug distributor from a car and attach an electric motor to it?
> With a rotary spark gap do you just set the motor to a certain speed?  It
> seems like there would be a timing issue too?  What if the caps are still
> busy charging and the distributor lines up the terminals and discharges it?
> I don't know, maybe I'm just thinking to hard about it :)