Re: 16 kV 250 mA TC transformers

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Original poster: "Kreso Bukvic" <kreso.bukvic-at-kc.htnet.hr> 

Well i was allitle harsh. Company here can make them. But i doubt they would
make them so good especialy for SGTC duty as DR. Res. does.

Best Regards

Kreso Bukvic
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Subject: Re: 16 kV 250 mA TC transformers


 > Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
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 > Size and weight will be the savings.
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 > I won't know the final weight until I receive the cores & coils, but it
will
 > be approx 1/2 the weight of a potential xmfr --- and use a lot less weight
 > than a big spool of wire.
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 > For experimenters on a budget, I agree, it's not the most economical way.
I
 > was hopeful that I could get the job done for less than $450 but that's
not
 > the reality.
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 > Dr. Resonance
 >
 > Resonance Research Corporation
 > E11870 Shadylane Rd.
 > Baraboo   WI   53913
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 > Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 12:47 PM
 > Subject: Re: 16 kV 250 mA TC transformers
 >
 >
 >  > Original poster: "Eastern Voltage Research Corporation"
 > <dhmccauley-at-easternvoltageresearch-dot-com>
 >  >
 >  > So what are the benefits of this transformer (other than 2kV extra)
than
 >  > using a standard low-cost 14.4kV / 240mA Potential Transformer which
 >  > can be ballasted to 240mA with a $10.00 spool of 12 AWG wire???
 >  >
 >  > $775.00 seems really steep for something that is already available for
 >  > $100-200.  What is the final weight of these things?
 >  >
 >  > Dan
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 >  >  > I finally received all the quotes from my vendors for core and
coils.
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 >  >  > Core cost exceeds $450 each and coil sets approx $310.00.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > Selling price will be $775.00 for each xmfr.  That is a bit steep
but
 > when
 >  >  > you consider not using a $400 external current reactor it is
 >  >  > reasonable.  The cores are laser cut for accuracy.  They are
 > specifically
 >  >  > designed for oil immersion, and should hold up well as extra mylar
is
 >  >  > extended out of each coil so the CT connection can be connected
 > together
 >  > if
 >  >  > desired for single ended operation.  I expect to operate our units
in
 > the
 >  >  > standard
 >  >  > CT grounded configuration.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > Core dimensions are 8.75 x 12 inch and coils stick up approx 3.5
 > inches.
 >  > I
 >  >  > will determine the exact enclosure size necessary after I can
assemble
 > and
 >  >  > test a unit.  I expect to have the coils in 2 weeks and cores in 3
 > weeks,
 >  >  > so near end of Oct. is best guess.
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 >  >  > Dr. Resonance
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 >  >  > Resonance Research Corporation
 >  >  > E11870 Shadylane Rd.
 >  >  > Baraboo   WI   53913
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