Re: Looking for run caps, urgent

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Original poster: "Metlicka Marc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

Jim,
I just assumed that a transformer is a transformer? so i added the Pfc.,
maybe you're right that i am just correcting the two 1.5kva control
transformers that i use to limit the current and drop the lineV down to
72v. if this is the case, I am "WAY" over compensated. Is there a way
that i can "check" or maybe read the inductance of the pt, too see
exactly what i need for PFC.?
I have blown one of these pt's since adding the caps, i thought it was
from the steady 35 minute run at the time, but now i'm not so sure.
"HELP" i only have this ONE left working.
Marc M.

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>
> 
> A potential transformer (PT) requiring PFC? I am much amazed, because,
> unlike a NST, a PT shouldn't have much leakage inductance, which is what you
> are correcting with the PFC.  Are you running an inductive ballast? If so,
> then what inductance, because that is what you are compensating.
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