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I can draw an arc that is thick and hot just as expected but as soon as it goes out the nst stops its output. I can't draw anymore arcs until I turn off the unit and then turn it on. If i turn the unit on with the electrodes too far apart (so they wont arc) the unit will not power up. When rectified (half wave) I can draw an arc and it will go out when i draw it far enough. After the arc is out there will be a corona. I can make the corona stay for as long as i want but if i pull the electrodes too far apart the unit stops all its output and i have to shut it off. If I power the unit up with the electrodes too far apart the unit will not power up and has to be turned off and then on again for an arc to be drawn.
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Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 638
Thanks for the link but the NST I have runs at 60hz (output) for sure. The arc makes the same hum as a mot arc and if you were to be holding the insulated part of the wire there is a low frequency "vibration" (capitive coupling I guess). Ill try to get it open in the near future but it is riveted shut for now.
Registered Member #53
Joined: Thu Feb 09 2006, 04:31AM
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 638
It occured to me later today that you were right about it beign solid state. 60hz equipment rarely has corona from an insulated wire. Thank you for your assistance, I'll see what i can do with it.
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