> Q1 About how long does it take from power-on to discharge?

Typically seconds, but it mostly depends on your power supply.
In some versions, the resistors are replaced by inductors, so there's
essentially no resistance in the system.

> Q2 Can you charge the caps to just below the discharge point and then
> trigger the contraption with a pulse?

Sure, or use a high voltage relay to fire the first gap. The UV from it
triggers the others.


> Alf (very curious)

The sign on the right is fairly serious.
I work with 15-30kV sometimes, and that is done with two in the room only.
One working, one standing by.

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