NST specs for normal operation

["harvey norris" <harvich-at-xxxxxxxxx> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-xxxxxxxxxx>)]

I dont know if coilers really beat up their NST's: I
had assumed that they always go to their maximum rated
output? Can any one guess if this only occurs when the
gap fires, or is the transformer continually
"overstressed" producing its maximum rated output?

Here is a manufacturere that suggests 80% use of its
nameplate rating;
http://www.eurocom-inc-dot-com/transformers.htm

All transformers should be loaded properly and
operating at 80% of their
rated short
circuit mA current capacity.

If you use a ferro magnetic transformer that is too
large for the amount
of neon footage
that you are lighting, the transformer will run very
hot and eventually
develop problems.

.......

Suggested operating current levels for (ferromagnetic)
Transformers is
80% of short circuit current, i.e.:
                       a 20mA Transformer should
operate at ca. 16mA
                       a 30mA Transformer should
operate at ca. 24mA
                       a 60mA Transformer should
operate at ca. 48mA

Since we only operate tesla coils for breif amounts of
time, I would assume the above specs are made for a
continuous operation idea. Thought I would post this
since I have seen other posts saying A NST can have
its outputs shorted for 24 hours with no damage??
Wouldnt they get pretty hot? HDN


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