Re: Bleeder Resistors

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Original poster: Just Justin <rocketfuel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Can someone explain to me why this is not necessary?

I don't see why the tank cap seems to always be 'empty' (haven't actually
measured voltage for fear of zapping another meter) after a run.  If the
car was raised to almost-breakdown in the spark gap, shouldn't it stay
charged some of the times?

Justin


> Original poster: "D.C. Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Bleeder resistor is not necessary unless you are running DC on this cap.
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> Dr. Resonance
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> >I am using a .03 uF / 35,000 v Maxwell capacitor on a 15/60 NST
> >powered static gap coil.  Can a bleeder resistor be used on this
> >type of cap?  If so, what type of resistor is needed?  I'd
> >appreciate specs, brand, part number.  Thanks.  Dennis Hopkinton, MA
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