Re: GFI NST transformer

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Original poster: nancylavoie@xxxxxxxxxxx 

I think that there may be a misunderstanding here.I think the poster 
and I were refering to the protection device built into the 
transformers and not the wall type. Wyatt

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> Original poster: "H.S. J."
>
> 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 t hat ar e 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: hsheltonj@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Tesla list
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 9:41:30 PM
> Subject: RE: GFI NST transformer
>
> Original poster: "Garry Freemyer"
>
> 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 propert y wher e 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-----
> From: Tesla list [mailto:tesla@xxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2007 8:43 PM
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: GFI NST transformer
>
> 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?
>
>
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