Re: gapped mot

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Original poster: "Brian by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ka1bbg-at-webryders-dot-net>

Hi, just remember the output of a Mot as far as the human body is concerned
is NO different than a pole pig. You will get the same result if you make a
mistake!!!!! cul brian f.
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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: gapped mot


> Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>
>
> Hi,
>
> There is no "safe" way to measure MOT output current.  High-current,
> high-voltage, high-power...  Lots can go dramatically wrong for the
average
> guy with simple equipment...  Measuring the current from a pig is about
the
> only thing harder.
>
> "I" hook a multimeter that can measure 20 amps across the output.  I am
> really darn sure to hook it up correctly and get it set right too!!  If
you
> forget and put it on the wrong range are something, the meter will be
> totally destroyed in the fire.  I use a meter I can afford to destroy if
> things don't go right.  I isolate the meter on insulators to insure it
will
> not contact any metal or grounded surfaces.  Then I switch on power to the
> MOT and read the current before the breakers trip and the light go out...
>
> I am very ready for fire, explosions, and such.  It's just not a "nice"
> test to do.  I hate doing this test and I just "don't" these days.
>
> However, it is "probably about two amps".  I would recommend just going
> with that number and not trying to test it.  If you do test it.  Just be
> ready for it to all blow up!!  If you prepare for the worst, it will go
> fine.  If you don't, the worst will happen...
>
> Maybe you could use a step down transformer or variac and only input say
> 10VAC and extrapolate the results up or make a graph.  Much less could go
> "really wrong" then.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Terry
>
>
> At 01:39 AM 1/5/2002 -0500, you wrote:
> >Hi all
> >
> >             I have a question what would happen if i was to air gap a
mot
> >and run it like i would a normal mot as my power supply?  And does anyone
> >know a safe way to messure the amperage on the hv side of a mot?
> >
>
>
>