RE H.V. Transformers

To: tesla-at-poodle.pupman-dot-com
Subject: RE H.V. Transformers
From: Tesla List <tesla-at-stic-dot-net>
Date: Thu, 08 May 1997 01:04:36 -0500
Approved: tesla-at-stic-dot-net
Subject:      RE H.V. Transformers
       Date:  Wed, 07 May 1997 15:26:07 GMT
       From:  robert.michaels-at-online.sme-dot-org (Robert Michaels)
Organization: Society of Manufacturing Engineers
         To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com


T>  From:   "Alfred A. Skrocki" <alfred.skrocki-at-cybernetworking-dot-com>

T>I have noticed many of you have difficulty finding Neon sign
T>transformers for your Tesla Coils, but aside from Neon sign
T>transformers, Neon sign bombarder transformers and pole pigs
T>there is another usually neglected source of H.V. transformers
T>namely oil burner ignition transformers. These transformers put
T>out typically 10,000 volts at 23 ma. and they are damn near
T>indestructible. They can easily be connected in parallel for higher


        Methinks you are at tad overly kind in your estimation
        of oil burner ignition transformers (OBITs):

        In newspaper parlance "obit" is short for obituary, and that
        is what one will soon write for one's OBIT unless one is
        =extremely= careful (and lucky as well):

        Neon transformers are designed for continuous, 24-hr. per
        day operation.  And OBITs?   Hmmm -- maybe 20-30 seconds
        of operation, perhaps 20-30 times a day?

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        I'm not saying OBITs are useless.  Far from it.  I've used
        them myself.  (My first ever high-voltage experience was
        with an OBIT).

        However - if neon transformers are to be considered sensitive,
        prone to short life in Tesla service, and requiring of pro-
        tection, then OBITs are =very= much more so.

        Elsewise, enjoy.

                                     In fond reverie (and loving
                                     memory) of my first OBIT in --
                                     Detroit, USA

                                     Robert Michaels