Re: Sparks

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Original poster: "bob golding by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <yubba-at-clara-dot-net>

Hi Chuck,
    I don't have an answer but I have noticed this phenomenon too. I might
even have a picture somewhere.

cheers
bob golding



Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Charles Hobson by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <charles.a.hobson-at-btinternet-dot-com>
>
> Hello all,
>
> Placing a grounded rod about 300mm from the terminal of my coil I get nice
> sparks similar in appearance to lightning. At the center of these sparks
> there is a 25mm segment which is much brighter than the rest. I would be
> most grateful for an explanation for this phenomena.
>
> Chuck