Re: New coiler, also in search of 15kv

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Original poster: "Karl L." <karl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Jim, all;

Many coilers just cannot buy a NST from a distributor.  eBay, and the 
lucky find may be the only reasonable methods for some.  In the 
Northeast, for example, distributors balk at selling NST's to anyone 
but licensed electricians or Neon Sign shops.  If you are patient, 
you can usually get a decent NST from eBay.

Best Regards

Karl


On May 7, 2006, at 1:50 PM, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> At 09:31 PM 5/5/2006, you wrote:
> > Original poster: "Drake Schutt" <drake89@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > Hi, I too am planning to build a tesla coil over the summer.  While 
> > ebay is alright, the bidding wars can cause major headaches.  Does 
> > anyone have a NST @ 15KV, 30 or better yet 60ma they would be willing to sell?
> >
> > -Drake in Memphis
>
> Folks.. I'm not sure eBay is a good way to buy a neon sign 
> transformer.  They're heavy, and by the time you add in shipping, 
> you might be better to just buy one brand new from a local 
> distributor.  A cursory glance shows several 15kV/30mA transformers 
> for about $40-45 plus another $10 in shipping plus another buck or 
> two in insurance.
> There's another one that is $60+$25 shipping.