Tesla coil on Ebay; 80-300' lightning?

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Original poster: "M G" <gt4awd@xxxxxxxxx>

Sometimes I check ebay "Tesla coil" to see if there is anything new 
that I would like to get. While searching I run into an auction where 
a coil is being sold for just about $15,000. The description says 
that it can create verticle streamers 80-300' straight up in the air. 
Looking at the coil you can see the primary does not have that many 
turns, and considering the secondary is so large, the capacitor must 
be huge. I have my doubts that this coil can create streamers that 
long using only 220volts at 30amps. It also seems that this coil is 
being sold to anyone willing to pay the high price, regardless of 
electrical knowledge, which is a bad idea in my opinion. Here is a 
quote of the entire description.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Giant-Megavolt-Tesla-Coil-for-Special-effects-HUGE_W0QQitemZ220099893593QQihZ012QQcategoryZ4665QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 

"Do not turn on near airports or other sensitive installations. 
Generates Giant Lightning bolts from 80 to 300 feet tall going 
straight up. Uses 220 volts single phase at 30 amps. Noise will wake 
the dead. Might bring them back to life to, dont know for sure but 
dont try it to be sure.. I will not help you re-bury anyone you 
re-animate. This is not a toy. Buyer will be responsible for pickup 
and transportation. This was custom made for my boss by the same guy 
who builds them for Hollywood Special effects people in the 80's. 
Built into Mahogony wood furniture, control will support remote 
activation ( while under cover ). Comes with various books, papers, 
letters and a hard back rare collectable Tesla book too. This is not 
somthing you will see again in your lifetime. No its not UL approved. 
Resulting display can give goosebumps, make women flee and children 
to become incontinent. Use proper discretion when activating, 
recomend out someplace away from everything important.! Does set off 
EMP detectors at the Feds Nuclear Monitoring stations, it looks like 
a 10-15 ton nuke going off on the detector. Have fun."

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