Re: Pole pig TAPS??

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• Subject: Re: Pole pig TAPS??
• From: Bert Hickman <bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 20:08:50 -0600
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: mel wise <mwise44-at-flash-dot-net>
> 
> I recently found a pig for sale. I emailed the guy about a certain
> abbreviation that was in the ad (N.T.). The guy emailed me back and said
> he thinks that the N.T. means no taps. So here's where the questions
> come in. If this transformer doesn't have taps, how much do new taps
> cost and where do you get them? If they cost alot then I will probably
> forget buying it there.
> 
> Stupid question, but what are the taps actually for? What do they do?
> 
> -Chris

Chris,

Taps are used to adjust the turns ratio of the transformer a bit to
compensate for higher or lower HV distribution voltages. This allows the
utility to compensate for local distribution line conditions and still
provide the customer with proper voltage output on the LV side. For
Tesla coiling, taps are not necessary, and they are not even desireable
since they typically add cost to the transformer.

-- Bert --

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