Re: GFI NST transformer

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Original poster: "Todd Reeve" <todd.reeve@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

I just fired my first coil up this morning.  It is powered with a 
Franceformer 15060 NST that has a build in GFI.  After some 
adjustments to the spark gap and primary coil, it seems to be working 
like a charm.  I added a breakout point to the top load and I'm 
getting streamers about 4' long.  Whew, what a rush.  No problems 
with the gfi tripping so far.....


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Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:52 AM
Subject: Re: GFI NST transformer


> Original poster: nancylavoie@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Don't know who started this story but I've never had a problem with 
> using a GFI  unit.How can it be a problem unless you've got a 
> problem in the transformer? I can honestly say that the ground fault 
> has only kicked on a few times (4-5 in many hours of use) and , if I 
> remember correctly, my safety gap was set too tight.(?) I bought a 
> few of these in 12 &15 kv form with the intent of pulling the 
> protection out of them but it kind of looked like a pain so I simply 
> tried them out as is and was pleased to see that they work.Not 
> saying it will for everyone but whats it hurt to try?
>
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> From: "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
>
> > Original poster: "Todd Reeve"
> >
> > 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?
> >
> >