RE: Solid state Voltage multiplyer and TesLa coils

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Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>

I'm not sure that I can say that it can't be done, but I can say that
I've never heard of anyone who has.  And I can also say with certainty
that if it can be done, it would have to be used in a very manor from
how iron core NST's are used.  I'd say that a 33% loss is better than a
total loss.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

> Original poster: "James Howells" <james@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> I have  bought a item advertised as a "15kv 20mA Transformer for use
> with HV experiments Tesla - Lasers etc "
>
> I have not got it yet but, have been informed that it is a solid
> state voltage multiplier  ( 240 v  in at 50 HZ 15kv out at 20 Hz) and
> not an iron core transformer
>
>
> CAN I USE IT TO MAKE A TESLA ?
>
>
> I think not - and I can get my money back but will loose out on 2 X
> shipping costs  which is about a third of the total price I paid.
>
> Thanks in advance for any replies
>
> James Howells
> Staffordshire  - England
>
>