Output of Neon Sign Transformers (fwd)

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Date: Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:27:14 +0000
From: Nicolas Alstrup <n_alstrup@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Output of Neon Sign Transformers

Hello,

I have found two identical neon sign transformers, that I am trying to build 
a Tesla Coil Around, but I am experiencing some difficulties..... My main 
problem is that I can't figure out my transformer output, and my MMC 
capacitors keeps blowing.....

The Transformers are from Neoncomp, www.neoncomp.fi, type "N 50/8 RE" and 
here is what it says on them regarding the secondary:

Us = 4000V - E - 4000V
Is = 50 mA
Pp = 520VA

On the homepage it is described as a 2x4000V transformer, but does that 
means it gives out 8000V?

I have parallel connected them, and beleive that should give a output of 
4000V and 100mA. Right?
I have used 40 x 0.047uF 1000V capacitors, 5 in string, 8 strings 
parralell.. This should give me 0,0752uF, and 5000V potential, but the 
capacitors keep blowing... Any Ideas, thoughts regarding the transformers?

Thank you very much, sincerely Gryphon

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