would a 15kv 5ua DC transformer work for TC

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Subject: would a 15kv 5ua DC transformer work for TC
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Date: Sat, 21 Feb 1998 22:49:29 -0600
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From:  D.C. Cox [SMTP:DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net]
Sent:  Saturday, February 21, 1998 2:52 PM
To:  Tesla List
Subject:  Re: would a 15kv 5ua DC transformer work for TC

to: Chris

10 microAmps isn't really enough current for this application.  Better to
use a small neon sign transformer (NST) available for approx $10-15 (used)
at a local shop.

DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net
 

> From:  Chris Wendorff [SMTP:chrisw-at-kellnet-dot-com]
> Sent:  Friday, February 20, 1998 3:44 PM
> To:  tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject:  would a 15kv 5ua DC transformer work for TC
> 
> Hello everyone. I have a 15kv 10ua DC transformer from an old air
ionizer.
> Could this be used to make a small tesla coil? If so what kind of
capacitor
> would be good for use with this? Also would it being DC be a problem?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris Wendorff
> 
>