Just doing some spring cleaning and I have come across 2 ignition coils out of an old Dodge Ram I used to have. I am wondering what I could use these for other than their intended purpose (auto use). One is the original, a normal sized one which says "oil filled" and indeed I shook it and it definitely had liquid inside. The other is an after market Accel "Super Coil" which is about 4 times the size and does not seem to be liquid filled.
So, these coils are designed to convert 12V DC into several thousand volts. However, in their original application, this is done in short bursts, so I am curious to know if they can run continuously, perhaps with cooling, modding, or a lower input voltage.
Well, if anyone can think of a use for these, Id love to hear about it. One use I can think of is possibly to make a high voltage power supply (hopefully able to sustain the voltage). But I dont need to necessarily make something useful, perhaps something just fun or decorative.
Also, are these efficient? And should I keep that oil filled one or just toss it?
Thanks!
-Chris P
So, these coils are designed to convert 12V DC into several thousand volts. However, in their original application, this is done in short bursts, so I am curious to know if they can run continuously, perhaps with cooling, modding, or a lower input voltage.
Well, if anyone can think of a use for these, Id love to hear about it. One use I can think of is possibly to make a high voltage power supply (hopefully able to sustain the voltage). But I dont need to necessarily make something useful, perhaps something just fun or decorative.
Also, are these efficient? And should I keep that oil filled one or just toss it?
Thanks!
-Chris P
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