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Re: High frequency impedance of a neon sign transformer
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To: tesla-at-grendel.objinc-dot-com
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Subject: Re: High frequency impedance of a neon sign transformer
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From: "Malcolm Watts" <MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz>
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Date: Fri, 29 Mar 1996 18:18:02 +1200
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A thought on Richard Hull's comments on neon tranny reactance....
> I would suggest an inductive reactance of about 2 times the net secondary
> reactance for protecting the transformer. Therein comes the rub. Any
> effective shunting capacitance we might try to add effectively adds to the
> resonant tank.
I think this might not be a problem because at the time the tank is
in action, the spark gap leaves the transformer and any associated
protective components out of the equation. (Y-N)?
Malcolm