Re: Tesla coil on Ebay; 80-300' lightning?

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Original poster: "David Rieben" <drieben@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi,

Yes, I saw this, too and am also extremely skeptical that
it could produce sparks of this length (like NOT!) I might
could go with the "80" ft, provided that you drop the "0"
from the "8" ;^) As with anything that you spot on ebay,
"caveat emptor" - buyer beware. I don't think that the sel-
ler really knows what he has got here because his descrip-
tion states "the description says that it can create verticle
streamers 80 to 300 ft striaght up in the air".

David Rieben

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Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2007 7:56 PM
Subject: Tesla coil on Ebay; 80-300' lightning?


> 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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