Re: Big Induction coil on ebay....

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Original poster: "Richard W." <potluck-at-xmission-dot-com> 

Yes, it's a choke but not an induction coil.
An induction coil usually has two windings, a heavy primary and a HV
secondary. An ignition coil is an "induction coil" whareas a ballast is a
"choke".

Rick W


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Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 10:55 AM
Subject: Re: Big Induction coil on ebay....


 > Original poster: BunnyKiller <bunikllr-at-bellsouth-dot-net>
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 > Tesla list wrote:
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 > >Original poster: dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com
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 > > >  > Hey, guys.  Just thought I should let you know that I am the one
 > >listing
 > > >  > the Big Induction coil on ebay...The item is # 2559939768.
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 > >Thats not an induction coil.
 > >Dan
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 > what is it then ???
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 > if it has only 2 leads to it and its on an EI core with windings, doesnt
it
 > act as a choke or a coil with inductance ( inductor??)  due to the
 > core??   ( in AC applications) ???     capacitor, condenser, choke,
 > inductor...   car, automobile ...
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 > sd
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