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Re: X-Ray Machine Transformer
to: Dave
It makes a nice climbing arc but require a current limiting inductor in
series with the primary. Most were used for short duty cycle at their rated
current. Average rating for continuous use is 5-10 kva.
It is too high for TC work, but could be used for other experiments.
Regards,
Dr.Resonance
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Date: Saturday, May 01, 1999 4:01 AM
Subject: X-Ray Machine Transformer
>Original Poster: David Trimmell <davidt-at-pond-dot-net>
>
>I have a question. I could get an old X-Ray machine form my work, if I
>wanted to lug it home. It is a Siemens, 125kV, and the dial goes up to 500
>mA, full size medical machine. Does anyone here have any experience with
>medical x-ray equipment? The transformer is, of course, what really
>interests me, its probably about 350 pounds, rated at 220 primary, 125 kV
>sec. It is really quite bulky compared to the new high tech units we have
>here, dial knobs and all on the control unit, compared to digital controls
>on the new ones. I keep the computers going here, and do not know anything
>about this type of equipment. Is there anyway to modify the transformer to
>put out less voltage? I suppose it has a nice fullwave bridge to get the DC
>output for the Tube. Would it have any potential for T-coil service?
>Potentially valuable parts? Should I just let them junk it?
>
>Regards,
>
>David Trimmell
>