Re: Transformer Protection?

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• Subject: Re: Transformer Protection?
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• Date: Tue, 2 Dec 1997 00:39:30 -0600
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From: 	Alfred A. Skrocki[SMTP:alfred.skrocki-at-cybernetworking-dot-com]
Sent: 	Sunday, November 30, 1997 8:53 AM
To: 	Tesla List
Subject: 	Re: Transformer Protection?

On Monday, December 01, 1997 3:56 PM D.C. Cox
[SMTP:DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net]

> to: Alfred & Jim
> 
> The intended use of an automobile ignition coil is to fire a spark across a
> gap of .040 inches or less.  Firing across a 1/2 to 1 inch airgap is quite
> another matter for the coil.  Many coils produce higher than standard
> potentials as they have to fire under high cylinder pressures,
> never-the-less, producing a longer arc with the coil will require some
> protection.  We made several such systems back in the late 60's and the
> coils didn't last too long without some protection from spikes.

I'll buy that, so what did you use to give protection from the spikes?


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