>From: Malcolm Watts <MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz> >Hi everyone, > I'm seeking a reaction of some sort here. It is my >intention to run a rotary with a neon supply both AC and at some >stage DC (I can feel the bricks flying from here). [snip] May I strongly suggest that you depot the neon first and dunk it in oil. This will at least provide some self healing to the insulation around the neon secondary. jim