Re: GFI NST transformer

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Original poster: "David Rieben" <drieben@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Todd,

The action of the spark gap closing the circuit will cause
the GFI to immediately trip. I think some list members
have mentioned being able to bypass or defeat the GFI
to make the transformer useful for a coil, but unless you
can resolve this issue, a GFI'd NST is basically useless
for a Tesla coil.

David

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Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:42 PM
Subject: GFI NST transformer


> Original poster: "Todd Reeve" <todd.reeve@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Since joining this forum I've noticed that everyone is always looking
> for a NON-GFI NST to power their coils.  Is this an absolute
> must?  Why can't you use one with a GFI?
>