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Re: [TCML] AC powered Ignition Coil Circuit



Using a relay and a capacitor gives a very simple circuit runing off 12V DC. This is as simple as t gets for a 1 inch spark.
http://tesladownunder.com/HighVoltage.htm#Sparks%20for%20beginners
A light dimmer circuit runs off mains AC and works better or use some SIDAC's.
http://tesladownunder.com/HighVoltage.htm#Ignition%20coil%20sparks

Peter


----- Original Message ----- From: "C. Sibley" <a37chevy@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:58 AM
Subject: [TCML] AC powered Ignition Coil Circuit


I seem to recall seeing a circuit on line where an automotive ignition coil was drive directly by AC to produce a near continous discharge across a gap. It was a very simple circuit but can't remember the details. As I recall it didn't involve the use of semiconductors.

Does anyone else remember seeing this circuit, and can you point me to it's location?

Thanks,

Curt.
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