a spark management device includes a high voltage power source and a detector configured to monitor a parameter of an electric current provided to a load device . in response to the parameter , a pre - spark condition is identified . a switching circuit is responsive to identification of the pre - spark condition for controlling the electric current provided to the load device so as to manage sparking including , but not limited to , reducing , eliminating , regulating , timing , and / or controlling any intensity of arcs generated .