What I Learned After Using the Zappify Bug Zapper Every Night

NoreenDarl

I've been doing a little analysis on building my very own bug zapper circuits for use in an art challenge (just for arcing electricity, I'm not killing any bugs), specifically finding an excellent source for transformers. I have found a number of companies selling transformer based spark igniter kits which additionally promote the transformer individually. Both circuits are based round using a transformer in flyback mode, and feature some type of transistor primarily based oscillator on the input, which create the AC voltage vital to construct up cost within the transformer coil. In one case this is through a 555 oscillator, in the opposite it's using the inductance of the additional transformer tap to toggle the transistor on and off. The distinction is mainly at the output. The bug zapper includes a filter community to create a differential DC cost between the two sides of the coil, whereas the spark igniter simply has an open circuit. The distinction in result is that the Zappify Bug Zapper shop zapper produces an occasional pop, when the DC giant turns into giant sufficient to leap the dielectric gap, whereas the spark igniter produces a continuous stream of electricity on the frequency of the enter oscillator.