Re: MOT power supply?

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Original poster: "Steve White by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <slwhite-at-zeus.ia-dot-net>

Pole transformers are available for about $300 from several places if you
know how to ask in an intelligent manner (don't say "tesla coil").

Steve: Coiling in Iowa

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Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2001 5:52 PM
Subject: MOT power supply?


> Original poster: "J Whyte by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<xoom321-at-hotmail-dot-com>
>
> I was thinking of using 4 (1.1 kW rated) 120V MOT's in series for
increased
> voltage, I will run them off 240V to achieve
> (10 kVAC+ -at-440 mA). The MOT's may need to be submerged in transformer oil
to
> prevent insulation breakdown----so thats what I was planning on doing.
>
> How does this plan sound so far? Will the transformers hold up? Is my plan
> flawed???
>
> I want long powerful sparks! But I really don't want to run out and pay
$700
> for a pole transformer!
>
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