Re: Transformer Questions???

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Original poster: Gregory Hunter <ghunter31014-at-yahoo-dot-com> 

I'd just use that 12KV/30ma NST and alter the Tesla
coil plans a bit in order to accomodate it. An MMC of
.01uF should be about right for the tank cap.

Cheers,


--- Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
 > Original poster: Timefreak-at-aol-dot-com
 >
 > I have just gained an interest in tesla coils and
 > have acquired a set of
 > plans to walk me through construction of a tesla
 > coil.  The plans call for
 > (4) 4000v, 30ma current ltd open core coil
 > transformers wired together to
 > obtain an 8000v output.  I have two high output
 > transformers
 > currently.  One says gaseous tube transformer
 > outdoor non weather proof
 > normal power factor, primary 120v, secondary 9,000,
 > 60hz, 270V.A., 30ma,
 > Secondary Mid Point Grounded;  and the second says
 > neon transformer,
 > primary 120v, secondary 12,000v, 360V.A., 3.30A.,
 > 30ma, Secondary Mid Point
 > Grounded to case.  Can either of the later be used
 > to replace the four
 > transformers wired together?  It seems to me it
 > would save alot of trouble?
 >
 > Thanks in advanced!
 >
 > Keith A. Ruch (Timefreak)
 >
 >


=====
Gregory R. Hunter

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