[TCML] telecoms protection gas discharge tube

[Carl Noggle]

They are sometimes used as a spark gap switch in personal protection 
zappers, running at a few hertz, a few amps and microcoulombs of charge 
transfer.  You could probably make a cute little TC with one or two of 
these--worth a try.  On a larger coil they would rapidly become a 
special effect.





> They are useful as kickback protection for a driver circuit when used in
> parallel with the primary of a high voltage transformer. (flyback coil
> for instance)
>
> Shannon
> KII
>
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> Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 8:23 AM
> To: tesla at pupman.com
> Subject: [TCML] telecoms protection gas discharge tube
>
>
> Dear List,
> would a telecoms protection gas-discharge tube of the type shown here
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EPCOS-B88069X880S102-GAS-DISCHARGE-TUBE-150V-/
> 250915565662?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3a6bbb
> b05e be of any use in a TC, even of the most modest capability? I know
> 150 volts is a bit low but there are others with much higher voltage
> ratings available, plus the tubes could theoretically be connected in
> series for a greater breakdown voltage. Apart from that are there any
> pitfalls to be wary of when using this kind of device?
>
> Jolyon
>
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