Re: resistors

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• Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 22:23:02 -0600
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From: 	Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com[SMTP:Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com]
Sent: 	Monday, November 10, 1997 10:50 AM
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Subject: 	Re: resistors

In a message dated 97-11-09 09:16:36 EST, you write:

<< 
 I am working on protection of my transformer.  I have bypass caps off
 each HV bushing to ground and I also have two chokes on each HV bushing.
 I have read stuff about using resistors.  Could someone give me some
 info on what they are used for, where they go, and some values to look
 for?
 
 thanks
 Kevin Wahila
 
  >>

Kevin,

On my smaller coil (3.5" dia) powered by neon sign transformers, I use two
3000 ohm 50 watt resistors.  One in each high voltage leg between the
transformer and the tank circuit.  That is the only protection I use on this
system other than a safety gap.  Have not had any problems.

Ed Sonderman

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