Power supply current (fwd)

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Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 20:35:08 -0400
From: "Breneman, Chris" <brenemanc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Power supply current

Hello,

While I was operating my coil the other day, I noticed something
interesting.  With the power supply leads shorted out, it draws quite a
bit less current than with the whole Tesla coil connected.  Does anyone
know why this is?  The tank capacitor isn't even near the resonant value.  
I think it may have something to do with the voltage doubler in the power
supply - it consists of two MOTs and a doubler circuit.

Thanks,
Chris