Re: DC solution to neon xfmr problems? (fwd)

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Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:19:12 -0600
From: resonance <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: DC solution to neon xfmr problems? (fwd)




Just use a Terry filter --- eliminates all the problems and protects the 
nst.

Direct current does not "quench" in the spark gap as well as alternating 
current that goes to zero every 1/2 cycle.  It does work but when using a 
neon or obit just use a Terry filter.  Circuit is in the archives.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corp.
www.resonanceresearch.com


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Subject: DC solution to neon xfmr problems? (fwd)


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> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:31:27 EDT
> From: HomerLea@xxxxxxx
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: DC solution to neon xfmr problems?
>
> It has been about 50 years since I built a Tesla coil, but hope to build
> another in the next year. I have neon sign xfmrs and obits to work with 
> and don't
> want to burn them out as I hear is a problem. My question is, why can't I 
> just
> put the xfmr output through a bridge rectifier or even doubler to keep
> problem spikes from coming back to the xfmrs?
> Jim Heagy
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