Re: Transformer Questions???

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

At 08:03 AM 11/5/2003 -0700, you 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?

You bet... That 12kV, 30 mA transformer will work quite nicely, as will the 
9kV/30 mA transformer.  Use either one.


>Thanks in advanced!
>
>Keith A. Ruch (Timefreak)