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Re: Wind vs Spark Length.

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Subject: Re: Wind vs Spark Length.
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Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 16:57:38 -0700
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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


The wind is blowing the ions away rapidly thus preventing the "growing" in
the spark channel necessary for long sparks.  Don't worry --- nothing wrong
with your coil.  This is a common occurance under windy conditions.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 > I have just finished running my 10" coil outside, however this evening it
 > was rather windy, and noticed that the maximum spark distance to a
grounded
 > rod was greatly reduced, from about 9-10ft on previous runs to about 7-8ft
 > tonight. Does this sound reasonable?

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