Re: [TCML] mmc cap protection by spark-gaps-any ideas?

[CONOR WHYTE <cjwhyte@xxxxxxx>]

well, if I recall correctly they were supposed to be 1/4W at 1Mohm. these were crap as I said.
without the resistors I got 84-86", with the resistors the gap actually sputtered more (static air gap) 
and I lost ~5-6" maybe... I could see the resistors sparkling a little.  I think the material was garbage use to make them. 
So anyways.. not going to use them again.. period.   
I don't see if your tank MMC is constructed properly why you'd need them in the first place. 

----- Original Message -----
From: bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 10:28 am
Subject: Re: [TCML] mmc cap protection by spark-gaps-any ideas?
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>

> Hi Conor,
> 
> What type of spark length "losses" did you see using the resistors?
> 
> What value resistors did you use?
> 
> Regards,
> Bart
> 
> CONOR WHYTE wrote:
> >
> > Like I said it is a waste of energy and $$. 
> > You can simply discharge a gap with a discharge wand after the 
> power is off. 
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