Re: How should we measure coil efficiency

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• Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 22:55:03 -0500
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Sent: 	Monday, July 28, 1997 10:53 AM
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Subject: 	Re: How should we measure coil efficiency

In a message dated 97-07-28 13:53:17 EDT, you write:

<< >
> Sorry, I was thinking that a TC generating continous spark to earthed
target would 
> be loaded such that it is not operating in 'normal' mode.
 
> Just like that crystal oscilator circuit I was trying to make work the
other day.
> It would only work when the scope probe was attached.  The method of
>measurement
> affects the outcome.
 
> I do like the idea of 10 strikes per minute to earthed probe as this allows
the 
> coil to operate in the way we all intend and provides a meaningfull
measurement.
 
> Julian Green
  >>

Julian,

I think you're right...a coil giving continuous sparks will not be working
in a normal mode, the quenching will be adversely affected, less power
will be transfered to the output sparks, and the gaps will run hotter.

John Freau

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