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Re: GFI-ed NSTs
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- Subject: Re: GFI-ed NSTs
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- Date: Sun, 06 Nov 2005 11:09:38 -0700
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Original poster: FIFTYGUY@xxxxxxx
In a message dated 11/5/05 9:13:49 PM Eastern Standard Time,
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> PS. You can use GFI transformers for Tesla coil duty, who ever said
> they wouldn't work in a tank circuit never bothered to TRY IT!!!!
> There is no reason to freak out and go nutz on ebay for a NST with
> out a GFI circuit!
I got two 15/25's for cheap on Ebay. ACTown, GFI, new in box.
Wouldn't even run a Jacob's ladder until I opened the case and
hard-wired the "test/GFI overide" button. Even then, they won't run
my 4" coil.
Admittedly, I've only tried them with the secondaries
paralleled. I wonder if somehow this may be making things worse. Also
heard a good line filter on the 110 into them can allow them to run a TC.
Potted in soft material that hardens when heated, so without a
road map I'm not keen on de-potting them.
Good enough reason for me to go back to Ebay and get a 15/60 non-GFI.
-Phil LaBudde