Re: Buzzing xfmrs

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



Tesla list wrote:
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> Original poster: "Pete Komen by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<pkomen-at-zianet-dot-com>
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> Matt,
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> If you have a variac with 140v output, use that with a voltage doubler.  It
> would get close to 400 volts.

One of the transformers out of a high intensity discharge, or mercury
light, ballast, have an output of 360v - 600v -at- 400 - 1500 watts.
If you get a throw away HID. or better yet, a sodium ballast (better
quality at higher wattage's) the "multi-tap" verity will get you a nice
adjustable v plate tranny.
I even rewired one for a 5v - 7.5v - 10v - 15v center tapped filament
tranny. VERY inexpensive, VERY high current!
Something for the new vttc's to think about?
I love the looks and the performance.
Take care
Marc M.


> Pete Komen
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