Re: GFI NST transformer

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Original poster: "H.S. J." <hsheltonj@xxxxxxxxx>

I am one that can vouch for this.  I did lots of testing on my NST on 
a GFI circuit and, it drove me banannas.  The spark gap could go 
about 20 seconds then the GFI would trip.  So...Its best to use a 
circuit NOT on a GFI.  So, especially if you are using your TC in a 
bathroom...(I have no idea why you'd have it there in the first 
place)...Have fun with GFI's

Now, GFI's are made to trip at the slightest current peak because 
they are supposed to act as protection lets say in a bathroom from 
something like electrocution.  It will cut the power fast and act as 
a mini breaker to save a life or something.

Try using plugs that are outside because #1: They are made for heavy 
duty electrical appliances like an electric lawnmower and #2: They 
dont have a GFI and, in the breaker panel, they have the highest 
rated fuse/breaker trip :)

-Shelton


Thank You,

H.S.J.



You may reply back at: <mailto:hsheltonj@xxxxxxxxx>hsheltonj@xxxxxxxxx


----- Original Message ----
From: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 9:41:30 PM
Subject: RE: GFI NST transformer

Original poster: "Garry Freemyer" <garryfre@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Ground fault indicators are a horror! They trigger at the slightest current
anomaly and become more and more sensitive as they wear out till the
slightest thing sets them off.

I once lived on some Friend's property where I was powered via their GFI and
it got to the point that I could not even turn on a shaver without
triggering it.

In a Tesla coil a GFI would go bonkers cutting out the power over and over
it would drive any coiler nuts.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:43 PM
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
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?



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