Big x-ray transformers and Jacobs Ladders.

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Original poster: "Jim Mora" <jmora@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Hello List,

I am considering purchasing a Big box x-ray 
transformer, somewhere near 100kv at >150ma 
single phase 240v 60hz for a large Jacob?s 
ladder. What has been anybodies? experience with 
these? It is presently DC out but I would remove 
the diodes and filters and put a flat plate on 
top with (2) 14,400v horns on it. Evidently 
others are doing this without arcing to the grounded case.

Here?s the question: how big of arc could I 
expect to draw on a dry, windless night. I have 
not been able to get much more the 12-14? with our usual 14400 driven hard.

?A bit off topic, but hopefully of interest.

Thanks,
Jim Mora