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RE: [TCML] flourescent light trick
Gary,
that is exactly what I am saying, the part I do not understand is why the tube all but "shuts off" when I touch it to the ground while using a breakout point, but if I am not using a breakout point, it roughly doubles in brightness (I am always holding the tube in my hand, one end on the ground)! If it does not rain this weekend I will make a short video and put it up on my website so everybody can see what I mean. Thanks.
Scott Bogard.
> From: Gary.Lau@xxxxxx
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:10:27 +0000
> Subject: RE: [TCML] flourescent light trick
> CC:
>
> Are you saying that the tube glows brighter if a breakout point is not used, and is dimmer if a breakout point is used? This makes sense, as running without a breakout point permits the topload to achieve a higher voltage, resulting in a greater E-field. Neat observation if I understand correctly - I've not tried that!
>
> I didn't understand the consequences of grounding vs. hand-holding the tube. Two variables here.
>
> Regards, Gary Lau
> MA, USA
>
> > Behalf Of Scott Bogard
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:22 PM
> > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [TCML] flourescent light trick
> >
> >
> > Hey all,
> > I noticed an interesting thing last time I ran my 6-in coil. When I use a breakout
> > point, touching a fluorescent tube to the ground made it lite up very dim, as
> > compared to held in the air. alternatively, when I did not use a breakout point, the
> > tube would light up much brighter if one end was touched to the ground. if you
> > were more than 15 feet or so away from the coil, it would not light at all (which
> > makes sense). Why is there such a difference between using a breakout point?
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Scott Bogard.
>
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