Re: photocopier transformers

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

That wasn't my experience.  The measurements I made were with the tertiary
winding disconnected.



> Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>
>
> Hi Thad
>
> The transformer does not output the listed voltage unless the cap is
> connected to the extra winding. Those who have successfully used the
> transformer for tesla coils don't use the caps and place two in series. By
> using a slightly LTR tank cap, the voltage output can be around 10kV.