[TCML] How linear does a ballast need to be

[David Dean <deano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi

I just improvised a ballast from two MOT primaries in series on a single MOT 
core with adjustable gap A La Richie Burnett.

Core cross sectional area 3.5 sqin

Number turns, wire gauge, unknown-- whatever a MOT primary has

I am looking for 100mA short circuit 14400V open circuit for my application, 
that is about 6A at 240V input. That hits on the dark blue line (0.035" gap) of 
my improvised ballast from the test I just did-- see:

http://deanostoybox.com/temp/vi.png

My Question, is this linear enough to use as is, or do I need to go back to the 
drawing board?

later
deano
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