Re: transformers

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Original poster: "Jake Draper by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <cybermecium2-at-home-dot-com>

What exactly are these bombarding transformers used for? I notice that a lot
of neon sign websites sell them but you have to have a LOT of neon to use on
a transformer like that. So what are they used for exactly?

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Sent: Monday, May 07, 2001 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: transformers
> Tesla list wrote:
> >
> > Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>
> >
> > Hi Howard
> >
> > I have never come across any 12KV, 120MA NSTs; they sound very
interesting.
> > In the past, one could get hold of 15KV, 120MA NSTs, but they are
difficult
> > to locate these days. The bombarder transformer can get up to 25KVA,
20KV,
> > and they cost big money. There is no sense in getting a bombarder,
because a
> > pole pig is a better transformer and is less expensive.
> >
> > Godfrey Loudner

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