Unusual functions of cheap parts
Paul Keinanen wrote:
. . .
You must have quite slow fuses in 110 V land if you can do a reliable
ignition without blowing the fuse. For 230 V operation, I would
suggest using a current limiting resistor (such as a large heater) or
an inductance (such as fluorescent light ballast) during the ignition.
When there is a solid arc, the current limiter can be shorted out.
Aren't you in danger of damaging your eyes from the UV emitted from the arc?
Roy Lewallen, W7EL
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