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Amongst my box of bits I had about a dozen transformers.Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI am impressed BI can generate that much voltage! But I did see the lights flicker a minute ago - I guess he used up the whole national grid output?
One day - out of idle curiosity - I decided to try to find out what the ratio of voltage to spark gap jump distance was.
So I wired up one into the mains and then adding transformer after transformer stepping up the voltage, typically using 240V to 12V transformers the wrong way round.
Not "a transformer in a little black plastic casing". The coils-on-a-frame retrieved from dismantling TVs and the like with bare bits of wire poking out.
I think it was when I connected up the fifth that
BANG!so I didn't try that again.Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.
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Originally posted by BrilloPad View PostI am sooo happy I could count!
Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.
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Good Heavens! Is it really long enough to tie a bow in it?Originally posted by FiveTimes View PostJust a twirling dickie bow
Drivelling in TPD is not a mental health issue. We're just community blogging, that's all.
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I wish.... or is that the Mrs wishesOriginally posted by BrowneIssue View PostGood Heavens! Is it really long enough to tie a bow in it?
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DoneOriginally posted by BrilloPad View Postwhat do you wear in bed poll - I expect you all to vote!Comment
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I'm good thanksOriginally posted by BrowneIssue View PostOops.
I'm forgetting my manners.Hello SallyAnne!
How are you today?

Who is Pali? Or is it more of a what is Pali?The pope is a tard.Comment
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I think it's a number that forms the same number when read backwardsOriginally posted by SallyAnne View PostI'm good thanks

Who is Pali? Or is it more of a what is Pali?Comment
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Ahhhhh I see!!!Originally posted by oracleslave View PostI think it's a number that forms the same number when read backwards
I used to work with a contractor called Pali you see...thought one of yous was him.
Move along....nothign to see here.....
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