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Re: Transformer Protection?




From: 	Alfred A. Skrocki[SMTP:alfred.skrocki-at-cybernetworking-dot-com]
Sent: 	Saturday, November 29, 1997 5:17 AM
To: 	Tesla List
Subject: 	Re: Transformer Protection?

On Thursday, November 27, 1997 12:14 PM James Quinney
[SMTP:jquinney-at-hotmail-dot-com] wrote;

> I have just built a HV power supply out of a 12V engine ignition coil. I 
> haven't fired it yet however, because I think it may blow when the arc 
> is created as it has no protection against short circuiting which will 
> happen when the arc is made across the spark gap.
 
James, stop and think a little. In it's intended usage an automobile 
ignition coil is designed to take the arcing because that what it's for - 
to fire an arc across each spark plug in the engine. You don't need any 
protection the coil is designed to take it.

                               Sincerely

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