[HomeBrew] Neon oscillator as a code practice unit

[Elliott Olson]

Hello homebrew,

You need to put the resistor in series with the rest so it will limit
the current through the bulb

Wednesday, May 19, 2004, 7:35:28 AM, William wrote:

WLH> Many thanks to all who responded to my questions and for all the web
WLH> sites with information.

WLH> I just built one of these, had line voltage going to a bridge rectifier,
WLH> then to two 10mfd capacitors, a 12 meg resistor, all in parallel and a
WLH> NE 2 bulb. When I closed the key to apply power, I got a brilliant flash
WLH> and the NE 2 bulb was cooked.

WLH> Do any of you have any suggestions on what might have gone wrong?

WLH> Thanks,

WLH> Bill Howard

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