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H.V. Transformers
Subject: H.V. Transformers
Date: Mon, 5 May 1997 12:48:57 +0500
From: "Alfred A. Skrocki" <alfred.skrocki-at-cybernetworking-dot-com>
To: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Greetings all
I have noticed many of you have difficulty finding Neon sign
transformers for your Tesla Coils, but aside from Neon sign
transformers, Neon sign bombarder transformers and pole pigs
there is another usually neglected source of H.V. transformers
namely oil burner ignition transformers. These transformers put
out typically 10,000 volts at 23 ma. and they are damn near
indestructible. They can easily be connected in parallel for higher
power levels. Whats nicer yet is most oil burner repair men will
throw out the entire burner with the ignition transformer. Right now
is the end of the heating season for North America and I have pulled
six of these little beauties out of the trash in the past two weeks.
When you see an oil burner unit in the trash the transformer is the
box on top of the motor typically 5" X 3" X 4" high. Usually the
transformers are covered with soot and grease but you can submerge
these babies in a hot T.S.P solution scrub and rinse, LET DRY BEFORE
testing. BTW if anyone know of any other untapped sources of H.V.
transformers why not share the info with the group.
Sincerely
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