Re: BEST Ballast for pole pig. (fwd)

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:31:23 -0700 (PDT)
From: Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t@xxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: BEST Ballast for pole pig. (fwd)

I agree, and bought two of Jack's chokes. However, the
price might be out of reach for some folks, making the
spool of wire, or a cheap used buzz box a more
appropriate choice.

Adam

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> Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:12:33 +0000
> From: Jack King <ekklekktikk@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: BEST Ballast for pole pig. (fwd)
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> 
<snip>
> ...There's a better way to ballast your pig - a far
> better way (imho) - The 
> preferred device is a staple found in many neon sign
> production plants that 
> the neonist calls - rightly so a "choke" or slide
> choke. This device is a 
> simple variable inductor, with a large coil of wire
> - usually 3-4 layers of 
> #10 - #6 magnet wire  and a moveable core of iron
> laminations (about 2" - 4" 
> square and 15"-18" long). This is a brilliant way to
> both limit current - 
> and allow you to VARY it in a stepless fashion - the
> other methods (like the 
> spool of #12 or #10 wire leaves you no practical way
> to "adjust" current, 
> and the old buzzbox welder is "stepped" as the coin
> contacts are switched.
> 
> I have sold a number of these to various coilers
> with good results - They 
> sell for between $250 $500 depending on kva, etc,
> You can alos check with 
> local neon sign shops - and if you can speak with
> the "glassroom" see if 
> they have a spare bombarder choke.
> 
> Holler if I can help - I do have a few floating
> around at all times
> 
> Jack King 801-604-5136



       
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