Re: Newb question on transformers

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Original poster: "Dan Kunkel by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dankunkel-at-hotmail-dot-com>


>My Question is about the main transformer. Now, is it better to have 
>a >high voltage, with a slightly lower current, than a lower 
>voltage, >slightly higher current?

Blimpie ,

As I understand it, the higher the voltage the better. This higher charging 
voltage can stuff more joules of energy into the tank capacitor.

Dan
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