Re: Metal Halide Ballasts

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Original poster: Ben McMillen <spoonman534@xxxxxxxxx>

Hi Scott,
   After a bit more research, I found pretty much the same.. pulse 
to start, then voltage drops..

Thanks anyways..

Coiling In Pittsburgh
Ben McMillen

Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Original poster: BunnyKiller

Hey Ben...

cheapest I found a metal halide ballast for was 57$, and as far as
modifying not too good they do have a good hi volt pulse to start
the bulb but thats about it. Once the bulb arcs the voltage drops to
about 100VAC at 10-17 amps. keep looking for either Microwave oven
transformers or neon sign transformers...

Scot D



Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: Ben McMillen
>
>Hello all,
> Does anyone know where I might be able to find metal halide
> ballasts (or complete fixtures) at a reasonable price? (15-30
> bucks) I'm looking for something in the range of 75-250 watts 110/220v.
>
>I'm interested to know if these can be modified for tesla coil use..
>
>Thanks for any help..
>
>Coiling In Pittsburgh
>Ben McMillen
>
>