John Byrns wrote:

Sorry I haven't had a chance to look at the links you posted yet.

Those will explain "bucking" with regards to saturated reactors...

As far as "basic" operation - the use of the buffer tube isolates - wait
a minute - didn't I do this once already? Never mind.

best regards...
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