Re: [TCML] Beginner questions for first tesla

[Chip Atkinson <chip@xxxxxxxxxx>]

It depends on what you mean by "fire".  I'm also assuming you are putting
a jumper in place of the cap.

If by fire you mean crackly snappy sparks across the gap, no.  You'll see
arcing but it'll be quiet.

Chip

On Wed, 13 Aug 2008, Simon Dodd wrote:

> Hi all,
> 
> Just a quick one although I'm sure more questions will follow, should  
> my spark gap be firing without my MMC attached to the circuit?
> 
> If you need more information on my Tesla coil I can send it later
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help
> 
> Simon
> 
> -- 
> Simon Dodd
> Director/ Technical Manager
> Yes Boss Music
> 46a Theydon Road
> London
> E5 9NA
> UK
> simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.yesbossmusic.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Tesla mailing list
> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
> 

_______________________________________________
Tesla mailing list
Tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla