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Re: Question about ballasting and VA



> Hi Jeff,
>
> Your method described is interesting (that you find the least current draw
at
> low voltage then leave the ballast setting in place and just use voltage
> control). Have you used this method with different spark gap rates, types,
> etc...? If so, did each rate or type of gap produce the same control
behavier
> (lowest current point on the inductor)?

No, I've only used salient pole synchronous spark gaps at 240 and 480 bps.

Different installations cause different "sweet spots".

Jeff