Re: Interesting eBay item for a really, really big DC coil

["Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>]

Original poster: "Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

And, you could certainly run them off 240VAC for half the output voltage.

FWIW 460 is the nominal "load voltage", which would be supplied by a 480V
line.  The 20V difference (about 2%) is the loss from the distribution
transformer to the load.  This is why you'll see motors, etc. (loads) rated
for 230/460, even though we talk about 240/480V distribution.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Sent: Thursday, December 25, 2003 6:43 AM
Subject: Interesting eBay item for a really, really big DC coil


 > Original poster: "Scott Hanson" <huil888-at-surfside-dot-net>
 >
 > (Hopefully not too far off topic)
 >
 > Current eBay listing for "Electrical transformer/rectifier, lot of 4",
 > apparently offered by the state of New York's surplus asset disposal
office.
 >
 > Auction description claims:
 > "One Lot consisting of 4 Electrical Transformers 460 Volt AC Input x
45,000
 > Volt DC Output.
 > You must take all Transformers. Transformers are used, but in good
 > condition."
 >
 > Interesting DC power supply for all those who have 460/3 phase in their
 > shops ..... shades of Electrum?
 >
 > Current high bid is $31.00 with only 8 hours left in the auction.
 >
 > Any coilers in New York with a big truck?
 >
 > Regards,
 > Scott Hanson
 >
 >