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Re: Neon Transformer Questions
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To: tesla-at-grendel.objinc-dot-com
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Subject: Re: Neon Transformer Questions
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From: "SROYS" <SROYS-at-radiology.ab.umd.edu>
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Date: Wed, 15 Nov 1995 10:12:14 EDT
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> Don,
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> I was interested by your trip to Midwest Neon Supply. I have
> read that much larger trnasformers are used in the manufacturing
> process for neon signs. They are called "bombarding" transformers
> and are used to remove impurities from the neon tube by heating it
> with high currents. The book I have suggests that 20kV at .2-.5 amp
> was not uncommon!
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> Do you know if Midwest Neon Supply sells these kinds of
> transformers? These transformers might be an alternative to pole
> pigs for some people if the windings can stand the abuse of a tesla
> coil.
I've seen them advertised in neon supply catalogs and they cost
mucho $$$$ new (in the thousands if I remember correctly). Since
they're "specialized", I don't know how readily you would find one
surplus. I imagine that you're better off looking for that surplus pole or
potential transformer if you really want that kind of power.
Steven Roys (sroys-at-radiology.ab.umd.edu)