Re: [TCML] quench times again

[FutureT@xxxxxxx]

>As for quench times, if the secondary does not break out, then it  could 
take 
>500uS to burn up the energy in losses before the spark gap  quenches. In 
>which case could be the 5th notch.
 
Chris,
 
If the 1st notch occurs at 100uS, then the 5th notch would occur at  about
900uS.   

>however, if the secondary does break out,  chances are that the spark gap 
>will quench at the first  notch......
 
Probably very few coils quench on 1st notch despite spark breakout.
(air streamers).  Yes, a strike to ground before 1st notch will  cause
first notch quench.   
 
John

>Chris








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