Re: [TCML] New Sucker Gap

[DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Filter the signal going back to the meter leads, and use some BNC connectors
to keep the meter at a distance.  Then, this will work.

Dr. Resonance





On Wed, Sep 15, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Miles Mauldin <teslamiles@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi All,
> I have an observation and a question for you all.  I rigged up a dummy load
> using the Halogen lamps to test my primary circuit and the right cap size.
> The
> load works great and provides a visual aspect to power levels, however, I
> have a
> couple of issues.  Neither my light level meter nor my digital camera work
> when
> the primary is energized. Bummer.  I did setup a dark box for measuring the
> light at different power input levels (lamps on top, meter looking up, with
> ventilation).  Meter reads zero, but as soon as I start raising power,
> before
> the gap fires, it reads 57 Lumens.  Yet it is stable when directly
> connected to
> the variac.
> I do have my fav 35mm that I used to photo my new sucker gap, albeit really
> old
> film that I happen to have on hand.
>
> My observation is that my digital stuff doesn’t work when the primary
> circuit is
> active.
> My question is; I am a bit disappointed how the sucker gap appears when
> firing.
> Should I expect more?
>
> Looking at others photos it appears the gap is very bright.  Maybe that is
> because the photos are at dusk, or night. But I would have thought I would
> have
> more than a single or dual spark in the gap.  AM I wrong?
> http://www.cmnow.com/TeslaMan/Sucker/tn12.htm
> Thanks,
> Miles
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