Re: Best case senario secondary output?

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• Subject: Re: Best case senario secondary output?
• From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 12:53:09 -0700
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In a message dated 00-02-20 02:28:44 EST, you write:

<< Original Poster: Dandriemey-at-cs-dot-com 
 
>     I am looking to optimize my secondary output with my current NST, so I 
> was wondering what is the absolute best secondary arc length output I can 
> hope for with a 9KV, 30ma NST.
 
     Justin D.
  >>

Justin, 

I use the formula:

    spark length (inches) = 1.7*sqrt input power (wallplug watts)

Your NST is rated at 270 watts, but using a sync gap, and a
step up type variac (140V out), the NST is capable of drawing
about 486 watts.

    1.7*sqrt 486 = 37" or so maximum spark length.

Cheers, 
John Freau  

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