That was my first impression as well Terry. One thing missing was that the wires were not swinging wildly due to the large current that lead to the bright display. Now we need to determine whether or not the repulsive force generated by the changing magnetic field within the loop of wire would force the current away from the source and down the line. Of course, I find it difficult to understand why the spark is not extinguished when the voltage goes through zero unless there is a large phase difference between the current and the voltage. If we assume that the current lags the voltage as in an inductive loop then this might be possible. That is how the old HID lamps keep lit under similar conditions.
Dave -----Original Message----- From: pagnucco <[email protected]> To: vortex-l <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Nov 11, 2013 1:04 pm Subject: Re: [Vo]:(Video) Amazing Electric Fireball Terry, This sounds pretty plausible. Probably correct. I am surprised, though, that the fireball did not destroy the wire it had already passed - looks like serious energy is dissipated. -- Lou Pagnucco Terry Blanton wrote: > Reminds me of a Jacob's ladder. The initial ionization in this case > is often a wet limb or an unfortunate rodent. > > On Mon, Nov 11, 2013 at 12:35 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> Powerline Lights Neighborhood >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yUCmNPLWE0 >> >> Anyone have a good explanation?
