[TCML] AC powered Ignition Coil Circuit

[Peter Terren]

Using a relay and a capacitor gives a very simple circuit runing off 12V DC. 
This is as simple as t gets for a 1 inch spark.
http://tesladownunder.com/HighVoltage.htm#Sparks%20for%20beginners
A light dimmer circuit runs off mains AC and works better or use some 
SIDAC's.
http://tesladownunder.com/HighVoltage.htm#Ignition%20coil%20sparks

Peter


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "C. Sibley" <a37chevy at yahoo.com>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla at pupman.com>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 9:58 AM
Subject: [TCML] AC powered Ignition Coil Circuit


>I seem to recall seeing a circuit on line where an automotive ignition coil 
>was drive directly by AC to produce a near continous discharge across a 
>gap.  It was a very simple circuit but can't remember the details. As I 
>recall it didn't involve the use of semiconductors.
>
> Does anyone else remember seeing this circuit, and can you point me to 
> it's location?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Curt.