Re: [TCML] Auto Ignition Cable?

[dave pierson <dave_p@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I just stumbled across a bunch of auto ignition cables, I was
> wondering if they have any use to us for HV related things.

> A quick internet search says that the cables may have a carbon core or
> something like that,
   Just so.  carbon core/resistive cables damp
   rfi noise, to make radio reception easier.

> I dont know much about cars but i assume this is
> something that makes these not all that useful for general
> experimenting.
   would tend to concur.  Seems the insulation is too low for
   secondary, the losses/current ability too low for
   primary.
 
> Otherwise, I would imagine their short lengths to be perfect for
> connecting the non-tank portions of my tesla coil.

> Thoughts?
  I'd tend to think them not useful, esp if carbon core.
  Maybe for metering?

--------
  true, story, marginally relevant.  A friend got, used, a bunch
  cables, with coax (PL-259) connectors.  some worked, some not
  and were tossed aside.  Later, investigation showed the
  'non working' ones were HV cable: the PL 259s were simply
  used as a connector in some test rig.

best
 dwp
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