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Re: Xfmrs
Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Hi Skip,
Nope, can't back you up on this. Everyone that "learns" does so by
doing. You must "do" to "learn". Not realizing the difficulty
involved with winding a hv pole pig size transformer is not saying
that someone doesn't understand high voltages and associated currents
and the damage that can be done. It's simply an "area" of high
voltage in which they have yet to experience. For many, the cost and
difficulty is not an issue or a concern. The challenge itself is
often worthwhile.
I could buy a pole pig once a year and never learn anything, or I
could try building one and learn all kinds of mechanical and
electrical tid bits.
Book knowledge only = ok, it should work.
Experience only = ok, it kinda works, but I don't know why.
Book and experience = It works better now that I applied experience
into the equation.
I think doing the task of winding a pole pig transformer with all
it's dynamics is a monumental task, but nonetheless, one that must be
done to truly learn.
Tony may not be ready to dive into a pole pig design (but it's good
that he's thinking). I certainly don't think he's shown any evidence
that he should stick to voltages under 12 volts. That's just silly.
You are correct that part of the design is understanding the word
LETHAL when dealing with high voltages, I understand your concern
there. We all have concerns with others doing things we have done
(when we realized the dangers by "doing"), but they can't learn
without doing, no matter how much you stress it.
Take care,
Bart
Tesla list 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