Re: Step-Up Xfrmr Question

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Original poster: "J. B. Weazle McCreath by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <weazle-at-hurontel.on.ca>

At 02:12 PM 14/01/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Original poster: "Matt Segal by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<segal3-at-linkline-dot-com>
>
>I recently acquired a 15kV 20mA neon sign transformer that requires a primary
>of 220VAC. Since I'm running 120VAC, would a 120VAC/220VAC 300W step-up
>transformer be sufficient? Or would I need something of more power allowance,
>say 400-500W?
>
>~Matt Segal
>Email - <mailto:segal3-at-linkline-dot-com>segal3-at-linkline-dot-com
>
>
Hello Matt,

Unless you already have a stepup transformer, it would be much cheaper
to install a dedicated 240 Volt circuit from your fuse/breaker panel.
You can buy all the materials for around $50 unless it's a long run to
where your coil is from the service panel.  You WILL need 240 Volts
when you DO upgrade to a bigger coil, so it will be money well spent.



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