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Old March 17th 07, 03:08 AM posted to rec.radio.amateur.homebrew
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Default ? on neon light as static discharge device


"Uncle Peter" wrote in message
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"Dave" wrote in message even in very strong
Hey Chris,

Thanks for the input. I am wondering why a neon bulb would include a
100K resistor... To maybe lessen the current being driven through the
bulb? I'm going to have to check that out.

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Appreciate your feeback.

Dave

The neon lamp works the same as a gas voltage
regulator--about 80 volts or so IIRC...
The resistor serves to limit the current.

Pete


Gotcha. Thanks.

Dave