Re: Why i want a pt Re: 5KVA or bigger PT for sale?

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>

Okay.  Then first off, forget the 5kVA rating.  You'll never find one of
this rating readily available and if you do find one somewhere, you will pay
*dearly* for it.  Remember, PTs by themselves
are measurement devices built to much higher tolerances than regular
distribution transformers.

Your better off using the standard 1.5kVA, 14.400:120 GE Potential
Transformer everyone and the mother has used for tesla coils.  There is one
on ebay right now in fact.  This is a very
good transformer and can be pushed to about 3.5kW.  Current ballasting is
*extremely* simple also.  A 500ft roll of 12AWG wire from Home Depot for
$10.00 is all that is need for
exactly about 3-3.5kW!!!!   I've gotten up to 8 foot arcs using one of these
PTs running at 3.5kW ! ! !

Also, if you need more power, they can be easily paralleled!

The Captain



 > The main reason i want a pt is because i do shows a lot and in most
places,
 > a 240 volt line in not w.
 >
 > Thanks
 > adam
 >
 > Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
 > Original poster: "Godfrey Loudner by way of Terry Fritz "
 >
 > Hello Adam
 >
 > I'm not positive, but I think a 5kVA PT would be at least as heavy
 > and cost more than a 5kVA pole pig. Why search for an expensive
 > PT, when there are plenty of cheaper pole pigs available. Right now,
 > there is a 5kVA pole pig (#2536966849) on ebay, with free shipping.
 > Not many have taken advantage of this super deal. With one day left
 > and no bids yet, you can get this for as low as $225. If I had to choose
 > between a pig and a PT, I'll get the pig every time.
 >
 > Godfrey Loudner
 >
 > ----- Original Message -----
 > From: "Tesla list"
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 > Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2003 4:38 PM
 > Subject: 5KVA or bigger PT for sale?
 >
 >
 >  > Original poster: "Adam Britt by way of Terry Fritz "
 >  >
 >  > Does anyone have a 5KVA (or bigger) potential transformer for around
 >  > $100-175? please contact me off list at beans45601-at-aol-dot-com
 >  > Thanks
 >  > Adam
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