Original poster: Vardan <vardan01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Hi Glen At 06:22 PM 9/18/2006, you wrote:
First the general question, Does every arc "Beat"?I've got a 15/60 NST and an .0094uf MMC. I know it's not LTR, thats my problem. It's possible to adjust my SG so that the voltage is safe for the NST (at cost of spark length). But I'm sure how I'd go about doing this. Should I hook up the NST to the SG by itself (No MMC) and adjust until I get a nice consistant spark?
Yes exactly. Without the MMC in the circuit, the voltage will be at the proper level. So adjust the spark gap that way.
and if I do it this way how would the MMC build up a charge if the Gap fires at the voltage comfortable for the NST?
It will fire about 200 times per second. It will fire when the NSTs maximum normal voltage is reached.
Which lead to my initial question, How can I tell if the arc is "beating" or just arcing?. How will I know if I'm charging and discharging my caps?
It "must" work. It can't not work. The arc will be very loud and bright compared to just the NST only arc.
Cheers,
Terry