Re: What is the difference between a three phase transformer and a single phase tran

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Original poster: dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com 


Newell,

Please don't take this message the wrong way - I'm not trying to be
intentionally harsh here.
But if you don't know the difference between a single phase and three phase
transformer, you shouldn't
even be thinking about getting a pole transformer.

I would suggest starting out with an NST and going from there.

Dan


 > Hello Experienced coilers?
 >
 > What is the difference between a three phase transformer and a single
phase
 > transformer?  I am in the process of looking to but a transformer for my
 > first tesla coil. Also I have found some pole distribution transformers
out
 > there for sale that are a pretty good price and I am considering going
that
 > route instead of with the NST.  What do you think is better?  Once I have
 > up my current limiting control module I should be able to use one of these
 > bad boys with basically anything right?  Also what is a KVa amount that
you
 > think I should not go over?  Thanks.
 >
 > Newell Jensen
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