Date:         Thu, 17 Jun 2004 00:57:29 -0700
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
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From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: vanagon single electrode plugs
Comments: To: Ken Lewis <kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET>
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Does not make sense. Electricity will always take the least path of
resistance. Right? William


> Here's a possible theory. Scenario 1(single electrode). The power required
> from the coil equals V^2/R where R is the impedance of the plug.
> Scenario 2(quad tip).
> To me, if you provide four paths to ground then the impedance of the plug
> becomes R/4 since said paths are in parallel. Substituting into above
> formula you get Power=4*V^2/R or four times the power is required from the
> coil.
> http://www.the12volt.com/ohm/ohmslaw.asp
> Discuss amongst yourselves.
> Ken Lewis
> 86 Transporter Crew Cab
> 60 356 T-5 Porsche
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
> Vanagon tech, pixs, O2 monitor gadget
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Daniel L. Katz" <katzd54@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 3:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] vanagon single electrode plugs
>
>
> > the facts may not lie, but there might be another side of the story too.
> > there really isn't any plausible mechanism for a certain spark plug
type,
> > per se, to cause a bad coil....
>