Re: streamer hit

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• Subject: Re: streamer hit
• From: Ed Phillips <evp-at-pacbell-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Sat, 14 Nov 1998 18:24:59 -0700
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

"Richard Hull has pointed this out some time ago, if you approach the
terminal cautiously you move into an area where DC is present. I KNOW
that
my small coil will deliver discomfort at the range where sparks begin to
connect. Moving in closer removes almost all the shock sensation.  If
you
bring an isolated sphere or toroid close to a small coil you can get
nice DC
spark off it to ground.
Might this be what catches your attention?
Dave Huffman"

	Exactly my experience here.  I have a very small coil which runs using
an ignition coil and a 12 volt battery, about 20 watts input, and if I
hold a screwdriver in my hand and bring it up to the toroid until I get
the first sparks, I get painful 'DC' jolts, particularly when the
spacing is so great that there are only a very few sparks.  Bringing the
screwdriver close enough for steadfy discharge eliminates this sensation
altogether.  By the way, would never think of trying this on a larger
coil.

Ed

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