Re: Quik Question..

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• Subject: Re: Quik Question..
• From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 11:27:13 -0600
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

In a message dated 98-10-14 07:17:15 EDT, you write:

<< 
> I have a quick and simple question I want to ask, heres goes.
> I am running a 6" coil powered by a 12kv-at-90ma neon and using a .007 
> ufd plate capacitor. I am currently getting between 2-3 foot sparks.
> If I almost triple my cap size to a .02 ufd, would I expect to see a
> dramatic improvement in spark length or in spark output power or both?
 
> Thanks
> -Chris
  >>

Chris,

Your spark length should double at least, if nothing breaks down.
You may need a larger toroid.  You'll be in resonant charging mode,
so your cap will see a higher voltage if you open the gaps.  You 
may need to improve your gap if it's marginal.

John Freau

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