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Re: Potential Transformer
From: DR.RESONANCE[SMTP:DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net]
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 1997 3:41 PM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: Potential Transformer
To: Justin
These units can be run as high as 3.5 kva for short duty cycles. They are
not current limited like a neon and require some type of current limiting
device in series with either primary lead. Blown sub-divided stationary
gaps work well as do synchronous RSG's with this type xmfr.
DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net
>
> From: Justin[SMTP:justinh-at-interlaced-dot-net]
> Sent: Saturday, September 13, 1997 4:35 PM
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Potential Transformer
>
> I recently acquired a General Electric potential transformer. I was
> wondering if anyone had some info on how to incorporate a transformer
> like this into a Tesla coil system. Problems, safety considerations
> or comments would be welcomed. I was wondering if a rotary-gap would
> be required to use this transformer or not. I haven't done anything
> with the trannie yet, but I did test it, and it appears good. Anyone
> know how much it would be worth on the used market? It's in good
> condition. Here's more information from the nameplate:
> TYPE JE-42 Potential Transformer (G.E.)
> CAT NO. 93X883 NO. D695347
> MODEL OR SPEC NO. HBF4 CY 50-60
> PRIMARY V 14,400
> RATIO 120:1 VA 400
> IMP LEVEL 95 KVFW
> MAX OPERATING VOLTS 16,560 at 50-60 CY.
> CAUTION: Before installing or operating read inst. GEH-230.
>
> Coiling in Ohio
>
> Justin Hennigan
>
>