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

[mddeming@xxxxxxx]

The recommended value has been usually 10 megohm each for years.


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From: CONOR WHYTE <cjwhyte@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:14 pm
Subject: Re: [TCML] mmc cap protection by spark-gaps-any ideas?



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?
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> 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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