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Re: [TCML] Re: Spark gap Resistance



 
In a message dated 11/20/2007 2:18:32 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time,  
list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

>Does the secondary only spark when the spark gap turns off ? I am  trying to 
>see if the coil could spark while the primary to secondary  energy transfer 
>is still active... I was told that it only happens  when the spark gap 
>quenches ( turns off) and it is at this point the  energy is trapped, has 
>nowhere to go, and must break  out...
 
Chris,
 
No, that is incorrect theory.  That's the Corum's theory.  The  Corums have
made many serious mistakes in their work.  In reality, the  secondary
streamers occur while the spark gap is firing.  
 
 
 >though I actually wonder as the voltage 
>on the  secondary is being ramped up and up that it would break out before 
>the  spark gap turns off ?


Yes.  


>Chris









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