Re: VTTC Part Suppliers

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Original poster: "Chris Arnold" <chris_arnold-at-msn-dot-com> 

Enrique,

The best source I've found for the HV transformer and all low frequency 
high voltage components is scrapped microwave ovens.  These often have very 
little wrong with the "important stuff."  Aside from that the tank 
capacitors have proven to be the most difficult in my VTTC adventures.  For 
air variable capacitors, while the price isn't the greatest, a reliable 
source is www.surplussales-dot-com.  Large HV RF capacitors can often be found 
on E-bay.  A search for 'doorknob capacitor' and/or 'HV capacitor' will 
often give you pretty good results.

Hope this helps,

Chris Arnold


>From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
>To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>Subject: VTTC Part Suppliers
>Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20:02:05 -0700
>
>Original poster: "Enrique Muyshondt" <Endeavour-at-austin.rr-dot-com>
>
>Hello,
>
>I'm working on a VTTC right now, and have secured most of the parts I need
>from one location.
>
>However, for future reference, does anyone have any good sources for the
>parts needed? HV Transformers, caps, and some of the other harder-to-find
>parts?
>
>I'm building a 6416A Tube Coil now, but later on I might be interested in
>pursuing an 833A coil. (much further ahead)
>
>I'd just like to have a few suppliers written down for the next time I need
>anything.
>
>Thanks.
>
>-Enrique Muyshondt