Re: Putting two potential transformers in series -- ANSWERED!!

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Original poster: dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com 

Don't worry, you didn't waste any of our time.  Even though a question was
answered before (I think i asked the question back in October), there are
always
new spins on a solution, method, or what have you to any question asked,
even if it has been beaten to death before.

Ask away!

Dan


 > To anyone responding to this topic, I apologize for wasting your time. I
 > didn't scan the archives before asking this question. If I had, I would
have
 > found out that this question was addressed back in October! To anyone that
 > did respond, thanks. Next time I'll carry out some due diligence before I
 > post.
 >
 > Rick
 >
 > ----- Original Message -----
 > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 > To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 > Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 11:16 PM
 > Subject: Putting two potential transformers in series
 >
 >
 >  > Original poster: "Rick Richter" <rrichter1-at-houston.rr-dot-com>
 >  >
 >  >
 >  >
 >  >      Hi all,
 >  >
 >  >      I have access to a couple 7.2 KV potential transformers and was
 >  > wondering if I could wire their secondaries in series to get 14.4 KV,
 > which
 >  > seems to be a more desirable voltage to use for coiling. I know this
isn't
 >  > a good idea for neon transformers, but since potential transformers
have a
 >  > Basic Impulse Level (BIL) rating of around 100 KV, would there still be
 > the
 >  > possibility of flashover internally like with NSTs? I realize the I in
BIL
 >  > stands for impulse, but at 7.2 KV maybe there's sufficient internal
 >  > insulation to wire them in series without the flashover risk. Anyone
have
 >  > any experience in this area?
 >  >
 >  >
 >  > Thanks in advance,
 >  >
 >  > Rick
 >  >
 >  >
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