RE: 10" Now Running 8-MOT Stack at 12kW

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Original poster: "Peter Reid" <peter-at-reidconsulting-dot-com.au> 

Hello Brian,

Yes I am drawing just over 12kW from the mains. I am using sliding choke
ballast for current limiting. The Details are at
http://tesla.reidconsulting-dot-com.au/ballast.htm,

Regards

Peter Reid

Webpage: http://tesla.reidconsulting-dot-com.au
Email: peter-at-reidconsulting-dot-com.au



-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, 10 January 2004 1:18 PM
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Subject: Re: 10" Now Running 8-MOT Stack at 12kW

Original poster: "Brian" <ka1bbg-at-webryders-dot-net>

wow, sounds like going thru the sound barrier, are you actually drawing
12kw
from the ac power? what are you using for a ballast or current limiter?
cul
brian f.
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Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 10:23 AM
Subject: 10" Now Running 8-MOT Stack at 12kW


  > Original poster: "Peter Reid" <peter-at-reidconsulting-dot-com.au>
  >
  > This afternoon I just finished making the extra transformer bank to
upgrade
  > my existing 6-MOT stack, to an 8-Stack.
  >
  > I just finished running the coil with this new setup. The spark
intensity
  > has really improved, and my spark length is now a personal best at
around
  > 11-12ft. The streamers that hit the ground are starting to get really
loud,
  > and the ones that don't are white hot. Just thought I'd post as I
havn't
  > heard much about 8-Stacks, I Will be posting all the details etc on
my
  > webpage soon, so if you interested check it out.
  >
  > Regards
  >
  > Peter Reid
  >
  > Webpage:
<http://tesla.reidconsulting-dot-com.au>http://tesla.reidconsulting-dot-com.au
  > Email:
<mailto:peter-at-reidconsulting-dot-com.au>peter-at-reidconsulting-dot-com.au
  >
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