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>

I'm going to guess some sort of strange power factor problem.
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Subject: RE: photocopier transformers


> Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>
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> Hi Jim
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> Maybe the transformers from C&H are different than those from H&R. The
> picture of the transformer at C&H looks the same as the ones I have from
> H&R, and they each weigh 30 lb. The caps I have are rated 10MF 550AC 60HZ.
> The number on mine is G.E. 9T68Y5021G10 while the number on yours is GE
Type
> 5021G10. I don't understand these numbers anyway. I did a short
experiment.
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> With no cap.
> 10V in, 250V out.
> Suggesting 120V in, 3000V out.
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> With cap attached.
> 10V in, 365 out
> Suggesting 120V in, 4380V out.
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> I guess I'm mystified. My meters are not of the highest quality.
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> Godfrey Loudner
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> > Sent: Friday, December 21, 2001 9:04 AM
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> > Subject: 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>
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> > That wasn't my experience.  The measurements I made were with the
tertiary
> > winding disconnected.
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> > > Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz
> > <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>
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> > > Hi Thad
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> > > 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.
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