How do you power an ignition coil

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around how to power a high-voltage spark coil, specifically in the context of creating a Tesla Coil. Participants express concerns regarding safety and the implications of working with high-voltage equipment.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Owen seeks advice on powering a high-voltage spark coil while expressing financial constraints.
  • Another participant questions Owen's intentions, highlighting the dangers associated with high output voltage.
  • Owen clarifies that he intends to use the ignition coil for high-voltage experiments related to building a Tesla Coil.
  • A later reply suggests that the forum generally avoids discussions about dangerous activities and recommends reviewing safety information on Tesla Coils.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express concern about safety, indicating a general agreement on the risks involved, but there is no consensus on how to proceed with powering the coil.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific methods or solutions for powering the ignition coil, and there are unresolved safety considerations regarding high-voltage experiments.

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Hello,

I've just bought a HV Spark Coil from this site:
http://www.rmcybernetics.com/shop/high-voltage/hv-spark-coil/prod_4.html

And I was wondering if anyone could help me on how I could power it? I'm really poor on money at the moment since I've just spent it on this item, so if anyone could recommend me with anything, then please do!

- Owen
 
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owen_a said:
Hello,

I've just bought a HV Spark Coil from this site:
http://www.rmcybernetics.com/shop/high-voltage/hv-spark-coil/prod_4.html

And I was wondering if anyone could help me on how I could power it? I'm really poor on money at the moment since I've just spent it on this item, so if anyone could recommend me with anything, then please do!

- Owen

What are you planning on doing with it? The output voltage can be quite dangerous...
 
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I want to create a Tesla Coil. With these items I will be able to use the ignition coil to do my HV experiments.
 
owen_a said:
I want to create a Tesla Coil. With these items I will be able to use the ignition coil to do my HV experiments.

I don't think we can be of much help to you here on the PF. We generally do not discuss dangerous activities. Please be sure to read the HV safety information on the wikipedia page about Tesla Coils:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil

.
 

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