Re: Coil slowly getting weaker

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Original poster: "GB Ward" <gbward4@xxxxxxx>

but dont NST's die instantly?
Not necessarily, mine didn't; but it did go quickly.

But don't fret, just try it again.  I'll bet everyone in the 
neighborhood is running their air conditioners this time of year, and 
I've experienced varying results based on setup, type of objects 
nearby, length of extension cord, humidity, ground connection, if the 
spark gap's happy...list goes on indefinitely.  I can always get 42" 
with one of my coils, but every once in a while it suprises me and 
spits out like 48-50 if I'll willing to tinker long enough.  You 
probably know better than I do about your coil, but just some suggestions...


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Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 7:16 PM
Subject: Coil slowly getting weaker


> Original poster: "JT Bowles" <jasotb@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I have ran my coil randomly for 7 months now. This last 2 weeks, it 
> has not been able to produce as long of sparks. they once were 16", 
> now down to an average of 13". I swear, it is simply dying slowly
>
> *Any idea as to which component may be failing?
>
>
> Im sure its not my MMC.
> Could it be my secondary?
> Or my NST(but dont NST's die instantly?)