RE: photocopier transformers mystery solved!

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Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>

Hi Gregory

I removed the transformer from an unusually heavy MWO that outputs somewhat
higher than 4000 volts with an input of 120 volts. The secondary is 2.5
inches long. I'm hoping to find another one. 

Godfrey Loudner 

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> Subject:	Re: photocopier transformers mystery solved!
> 
> Original poster: "G by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <bog-at-cinci.rr-dot-com>
> 
> >Ahhh, I finally solved the mystery of those 5 Kv 300 mA transformers!
> They
> >are for military radio applications, they are quite similar to MOT's,
> >sometimes the same transformer is used in INDUSTRIAL sized microwave
> ovens
> >with 2 in parallel with 240 VAC input.
> >
> 
> We have some 2200 W ovens where I work. I'd love to hook one of those 
> xfmrs to my DC tank...  Would one expect them to be a higher voltage 
> or higher current than the average MOT?
> 
> Happy New Year,
> Gregory
> 
>