Re: Wiring MOTs

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Original poster: tesla <tesla-at-paradise-dot-net.nz> 

Hi Aaron

I would predict you will get conflicting answers to the question.
I ground my cores on ALL MOT's as I want a ground barrier between the
secondary and the mains side. Some advocate floating the core to distribute
the voltage stresses.

If the MOT is in good oil the stress issue does not seem to be a problem
based on postings and my own experience.

If I get a secondary RF strike I do not want that getting to the mains
windings.
Good luck, MOT's are taking over I think
Ted L in NZ

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Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 1:44 PM
Subject: Wiring MOTs


 > Original poster: "Aaron Aab" <striker754-at-earthlink-dot-net>
 >
 > Im putting 4 MOTs in series with the center 2 secondaries one connected to
 > ground.
 >
 > Do I connect all the cores to ground?
 >
 > Also, how do i wire up a MOT to use as a ballast?
 >
 > Aaron
 >
 >
 >