never run the HV spark system unloaded, (open circuit)
on this car , it can hit 50,000 volts. and will jump where ever it wants, "least path of resistance" that can be you , not careful. or the ECU.
loaded the voltages are way less.
the spark gap , creates a resistive plasma and a proper load.
the problem with 50,000 volts present, is it will follow dirt , found on all used engines.. there will be dirt/grease films and that can take the Lightning bolt to bad places.
there are no igniters made that can handle that damaging hit...
check out the Tesla coil here.
see those ladder feet ?
a brave guy. here.. im sure OSHA rubber short pants...
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graphic demo of electrons, seeking out ground..... and does every time,,,,, (and is un predictable in free space (open circuits)) air ionizes etc.
the plastic parts can usually take this hit, but it's dirty, it tracks the dirt and this can carbonize the plastic, wrecking it, as all distributor caps always did in the end....
there are no parts in any ECU that can take this hit,. not one. not 50kv. and it too can be dirty, and take this damage to where ever.....
on this car , it can hit 50,000 volts. and will jump where ever it wants, "least path of resistance" that can be you , not careful. or the ECU.
loaded the voltages are way less.
the spark gap , creates a resistive plasma and a proper load.
the problem with 50,000 volts present, is it will follow dirt , found on all used engines.. there will be dirt/grease films and that can take the Lightning bolt to bad places.
there are no igniters made that can handle that damaging hit...
check out the Tesla coil here.
see those ladder feet ?
a brave guy. here.. im sure OSHA rubber short pants...
graphic demo of electrons, seeking out ground..... and does every time,,,,, (and is un predictable in free space (open circuits)) air ionizes etc.
the plastic parts can usually take this hit, but it's dirty, it tracks the dirt and this can carbonize the plastic, wrecking it, as all distributor caps always did in the end....
there are no parts in any ECU that can take this hit,. not one. not 50kv. and it too can be dirty, and take this damage to where ever.....
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