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Comparing WASTE KV Vs. COMPRESSION STROKE
Posted to the Waveform Library on 10/7/2009

Excessive KV demand is determined by the ratio of Waste KV and Compression KV. If the ratio is greater than 1:5 it is questionable for further diagnosis of the firing time. Note also the noise factor of a wide spark gap.

Mac from Michigan