Re: HV transformer

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


Yes, the center tap can be removed but this will stress the xmfr beyond it's
design ratings.  It might last, it might not.

I don't have the final weight just yet --- should have by the Teslathon.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
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 > Original poster: "Terry Blake" <tb3-at-att-dot-net>
 >
 > Hi Dr R,
 >
 > Can you tell us the weight and dimensions?
 >
 > Anyway to un-center tap the output?
 >
 > Terry Blake
 >
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 > Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:19 PM
 > Subject: HV transformer
 >
 >
 >  > Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
 >  >
 >  >
 >  > We finally finished the prototype high current, HV power
 >  > transformer.  Current is 250-275 mA (varies a small amount between each
 >  > xmfr) and output is center tap grounded with 16 kV (8 kV - 0 - 8 kV)
 >  > similar to a neon sign xmfr.  They are internally current limited and
do
 >  > not require an external ballast.  They have dual 120 VAC / 240 VAC
similar
 >  > in style to a pole xmfr.
 >  >
 >  > These are finished units ready for oil immersion.  Oil immersion will
make
 >  > them very rugged for TC service.  I would advise using a slightly
modified
 >  > Terry filter on the output.  I will send a drawing with each unit for
the
 >  > recommended tank.  I can also furnish the metal tanks and you just add
a
 >  > phenolic piece for the top to bring the HV output.  Tank price is not
yet
 >  > determined.
 >  >
 >  > If I can generate a total order for 10 or more units I will sell them
for
 >  > $210.00 each.
 >  >
 >  > I can not sell them to anyone under 21 years of age --- driver's
license
 >  > photocopy required with order (unless I know you --- and know you are
21
 > or
 >  > over).
 >  >
 >  > Please contact me off-list and advise on how many units you need so I
can
 >  > total up the order asap.
 >  >
 >  > Dr. Resonance
 >  >
 >  >
 >
 >
 >