Los Angeles herald., 1910-01-16
SEELEY. SYSTEM
PROVES WORTH
HIGH FREQUENCY IGNITION is
THOROUGHLY TESTED
SAVING IN FUEL CONSUMPTION
is MARKED
Eliminating Vibrators Alone Enough
to Secure Instant Recognition
from Public for
New Coil

. CdSlOn TO tell the puDllc OIL IHe lOTIld-
tion of three companies all composed of
Los Angeles business men, which have
taken hold of the Seeley high frequency
SYSTEM, locally and abroad, and it
might be well to have the layman un-
derstand just what the Seeley system
really is.
The high frequency ignition coil, in
its perfected state, is the outcome of a
series of experiments covering a long
period of years, in the effort to substi-
tute electrical oscillation for mechani-
cal vibration, conducted by the invent
or of the synchronous transformer,
which has revolutionized the manufac-
ture of X-ray machines and ranked him
among the half-dozen foremost electri-
clans of this day and age.
The sole object sought in the develop
mcnt of this ignition system was the
elimination of vibratOrs, realizing this
to be sufficient to insure instant recog-
milton. Nevertheless, upon its compile
tion and practical application, many
other strong points of advantage have
been developed, any one of which is
sufficient to warrant its general adop-
tion. Experts agree that not less than
75 per cent of gas engine troubles are
due to faulty ignition, and no equally
satisfactory system has ever before
been offered to the public.
1t is a known scientific fact that no
form of electric discharge equals the
high frequency in it's explosive action
on gases, the problem having been to
adapt it to this purpose. That the in
ventor has reduced it to a practical
working basis there is no room for
doubt.
1t is fully protected by patents al
lowed and pending.
No Short-Gircuiting
The Seeley ignition system is no long
er an experiment, having successfully
passed through tests varying from one
to two years in the hands of disinterest-
ed and critical experts with perfect sue
cess in every instance.
The Seeley ignition system produces a
high frequency oscillatory discharge
which has a more explosive action on
gases than any other form of electric
discharge, or spark, not excepting the
magnetic. This is a scientific fact easily
verified. At each discharge several
hundred sparks occur in the same peri
cd OF time occupied BY one stroke OF q
vibrator.
One separate and distinct point of
difference and advantage in this system
over all others lies in the fact that the
discharge is localized at the high-ten-
sion terminal, therefore all of the dis
charge is delivered to the spark plug,
under nearly twice the voltage of any
other system, permitting the use of a
spark-gap in the plug twice the length
ordinarily used, which is equivalent to
doubling the volume. The power. de-
Veloped by the Seeley system is a source
of surprise to every user In every in
stance it has shown by actual brake
test an increase of 10 to Is per cent In
horsepower over other systems, and in
hill climbing tests has shown as high as
80 per cent speed increase over the vi
brator coil on same car.
The Seeley ignition system. saves that
portion of the battery energy (approxi-
mately so per cent? which in others is
consumed in energizing the vibrator
magnet, and delivers 1t all to one ter
minal, while in all others it is divided
between two terminals, only one of
which can be utilized, the other going
to ground. The novice will understand
that the users consequently derive the
full efficiency of the battery energy
drawn, while others lose three-fourths.
This explains Whysthis system will op-
crate a motor successfully on one
fourth of an ampere, while others re-
quire upward of one ampere, even un-
der expert manipulation. The coil
draws less than two amperes on dead
short" contact. AS a natural conse-
quence batteries last nearly twice as
long. Furthermore, a marked saving
in fuel consumption, averaging fully 25
per cent, has been noted by every user.
Bearings Are Lasting
There is no possibility of failure to ig-
mite each charge with certainty, so long
as proper conditions are maintained,
and no possibility Of short-circuiting
by rain, spray or any amount of wa
ter dashing over it. This makes it in
valuable for marine use.
The crowning feature of the Seeley
ignition system is the Seeley circuit
controller. No expense has been
spared to make it superior to any
thing on the market, and while de-
signed primarily for the Seeley system
it will be found without an equal for
use with vibrator coils. 1t must not
be confused with ordinary timers, be-
ing a mechanical and electrical MASTER
piece in a class by itself, built with the
utmost care and precision The low
tension distributing mechanism is built
on the time-tried principle of the cleo
trio motor commutator, and consists
of self-lubricating metal brushes,
bearing upon a smooth, hard steel
ring having an insulated segment
through which the current is led to a
single pair of platinum contact
points operated by an oscillating cam.
There is no interruption of the current
by this commutator segment, hence no
burning occurs. Length or duration of
contact may De varied at Will, q SIM
pie means for adjusting the points be-
ing provided, and they are sufficiently
heavy to last indefinitely. The brushes
are mounted in die-cast holders with
bndng-posts for cable terminals, and
kept in contact by helical springs.
They are good for years of constant
use, but may be replaced in an instant
and at trifling expense. All Insulating
material used is made from special
heat-proof composition, including the
body or case.
1t is provided with ball-bearings of
utmost simplicity and generous propor-
up wear indefinitely, and filled with
finest imported balls in retainers
A strong feature in this instrument
and one which cannot fail to commend
it to experienced motorists, is in the
fact that the body does not rotate for
advance and retard, therefore the con-
stant twisting of cables and breakage
of terminals is obviated. The advance
lever is mounted to the center of the
cover, but if desired the controller may
be readily arranged to rotate like the
ordinary timer.
Every instrument is carefully in
spected by experts, subjected to rigid
tests, warranted accurate and guaran-
teed for 10000 miles service.
The Seeley high frequency system is
controlled on the Pacific coast by the
Seeley Specialties company, successors
to Henry Fleetwood & Co., and the sys-
tenn may be seen in operation at their