Re: Pole Pig Question

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• Subject: Re: Pole Pig Question
• From: "Bunnykiller" <bigfoo39-at-idt-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2000 06:59:25 -0700
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: "Ryan Ries" <spud-at-wf-dot-net>
> 


Hi Ryan ....

you are right ..  it does have something to do with 3 phase systems (
something most homes arent wired for) 

what you want to find is a single phase distribution transformer rated
for 14400/7200 to 220V   preferably with 2 "input" ( hi volt) insulator
stems

what you will find inside of this type of piggie is a switch and a large
heavy transformer with 4 primary leads( hi volt)  and 4 secondary leads
( low volt)

in effect there are 4 total coil sets on one main core form  2 hi  2
low    you want to have the 2 low sets in paralell and the 2 hi sets in
series for the standard 220V supply and 14400 V out ( tesla style hook
up) 

as you may have read ...  you WILL need ballasting to run a piggie  
stay away from total resistive ballasting  it eats up too much supply
voltage ...  go for inductive ballasting


Scot D

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