Carlos, I am assuming that you want to know the maximum possible developed voltage, rather than the voltage just prior to arcing. I would use an oscilloscope (preferably digital) and a high-voltage oscilloscope probe (100:1). I expect that you will see in the range of 6 to 8 kV. You must widen or eliminate the spark gap in order to see the maximum voltage. Your best bet would be to hacksaw the outer tube until you can access the center electrode. An ignitor for a propane barbecue grill is almost identical, and comes equipped with wires, in case you are just looking for generic values rather than those of a specific unit.
Have Fun! Scott Lacey > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [SMTP:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, December 16, 1999 2:25 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Piezo lighters > > > Dear All, > > Does anyone out there know what the peak voltage of a handheld piezo gas > lighter is? Or how to measure it? > > Any tips would be very welcome. > > Many thanks, > > Carlos. > > > > --------- > This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. > To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] > with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the > quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], > [email protected], [email protected], or > [email protected] (the list administrators). > --------- This message is coming from the emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to [email protected] with the single line: "unsubscribe emc-pstc" (without the quotes). For help, send mail to [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected] (the list administrators).
