Re: Transformer Questions

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• Subject: Re: Transformer Questions
• From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 20:53:47 -0700
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

In a message dated 99-01-26 20:22:19 EST, you write:

<< 
> What would be better, a 9KV-120mA NST, or a 15KV-72mA NST. So what is
> more important, Amps or Volts?
  >>

Chris,

Generally, the higher voltage transformers will give better results,
due to lower losses in tank circuit, and fewer spark gap problems.
When I run one of my coils using a 15kV, 60ma transformer, I get
64" sparks, but when i run the same coil using a 7.5kV, 120ma
transformer, I get only 57" sparks (even after increasing the capacitor
size).  

John Freau

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