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Re: Xfmrs

Original poster: Skip Malley <skip@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
I just suggested that because someone who would ask that question is obviously not aware of what is involved and the dangers of doing it wrong. I have been an electrical engineer for the last 30 years and have designed many transformers for switching power supplies and am aware of the requirements of high voltages. I often fear for people's lives when I hear (read) some of these questions by list members. I often just hope that when some of these questions are asked that they are in learning mode and not building anything yet.
High voltage transformers have VERY different requirements from lower voltage transformers and mistakes can be deadly. 

Happy (and safe) coiling to all.

Skip

At 05:33 PM 3/1/2007, you wrote:

Original poster: Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t@xxxxxxxxx>

I can't vouch for his experience, but how come "The
fact that you expressed interest in MAKING a pole pig
or equivalent transformer is evidence that you really
need to do more learning about electronics and high
voltage"? Finn Hammer made a beautiful pig a while
back, and I'd hardly call him a novice. If you have or
can get the parts (unlikely), why not build one? If
you just wanna do it and don't mind spending the extra
time and money, why not? Granted, it's way more
complicated than the original poster indicates!

Adam

--- Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Original poster: Skip Malley <skip@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Tony,
> There are quite a number of things to consider when
> designing and
> building a transformer, ESPECIALLY one that deals
> with incredibly
> LETHAL voltages such as a pole pig or anything Tesla
> coil
> related.  While we all appreciate your interest in
> Telsa coils, you
> are obviously not very familiar with the details of
> electrical and
> electronic things, especially anything dealing with
> high voltages.  I
> hope I don't sound to be mean spirited, but I
> strongly suggest that
> you stay away from anything that uses a voltage
> higher than 12
> Volts.  Tesla coils deal with incredibly LETHAL
> voltages and should
> not be approached by anyone that is not fully
> understanding of the
> dangers and proper safety procedures.
>
> The fact that you expressed interest in MAKING a
> pole pig or
> equivalent transformer is evidence that you really
> need to do more
> learning about electronics and high voltage.  Please
> do a lot more
> before you actually start to make a Tesla coil.  I
> have been an
> electrical engineer for 30 years and I am still
> making careful plans
> to bring a Tesla coil to light.
>
> Good luck in your quest, but be REEEEEEEALLY very
> careful.  Your life
> depends on it.
>
> Can any experienced coilers back me up in this?
>
> Skip
>
> At 07:16 PM 2/28/2007, you wrote:
>
> >Original poster: "Anthony R. Mollner"
> <penny831@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >I have a question that I have wondered about for a
> long time and perhaps
> >someone can comment on it. How difficult is it
> really to "Make" a pole pig
> >or a transformer of some kind? I mean, why can't we
> wind a core, put it in a
> >bath of transformer oil and put it to use? Huhh,
> huh? Any xfmr guys out
> >there have an idea on that???
> >
> >Tony
>
>
>
>
>




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