[SEL] ICD Device Question

Listerdiesel listerdiesel at gmail.com
Wed Aug 8 23:04:04 PDT 2007


On 09/08/07, MaytagTwin at aol.com <MaytagTwin at aol.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Jim,

> You might ask about what level of shielding would render a spark ignition
> system safe. If you are running a low tension ignition, I would think
> substituting RG50 coax cable and grounding the shield to the engine would stop  any
> radio frequency emissions.  I have some of that cable I can send  you if you want
> to experiment.
>
> Regards,
> Ron Carroll

Ron & Jim:

Ingition equipment that is radio screened such as used on the military
gensets is 'probably' safe, but you would be recommended to either get
the spec for the shielding or get a typical engine checked with a
field strength meter to see what is being radiated.

Peter
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