Tesla coils on GFCIs (fwd)

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Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:29:33 -0700
From: Gomez Addams <gomez@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: High Voltage list <hvlist@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Tesla coils on GFCIs

  I just realized that I may have to install GFCIs in my new wiring in 
the "shop" because in reality it is a garage, the code requires GFCI 
protected outlets in garages.  I may or may not have to install GFCIs 
in the shop area (especially as it is physically distinct from the rest 
of the garage, with a separating wall) but frankly, for life safety 
reasons it is not a bad idea.

  However, GFCIs being electronic devices with sensitive electronic 
amplifiers in them, I see this as a recipe for trouble when it comes 
time to run Tesla Coils out there.

1: Has anyone successfully run a Tesla coil from a GFCI protected 
outlet (presuming a well isolated HV transformer),
and
2: has anyone had trouble with GFCIs when Tesla coils have been 
operated nearby?