Re: mysterious coil failure (fwd)

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Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:00:03 -0800
From: Jonathan Peakall <jpeakall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: mysterious coil failure (fwd)

I use old heater elements from electric water heaters. Never tried the 
hairdryer.

Jonathan
www.madlabs.info

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Subject: Re: mysterious coil failure (fwd)


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> Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:44:19 -0600
> From: S&JY <youngs@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: RE: mysterious coil failure (fwd)
>
> Bart & list,
>
> I have had trouble with hair dryers as loads, because the motors are 
> usually
> "universal" types with brushes that put out a lot of electrical "hash". 
> In
> my case, the impulses messed up my readings with a digital multimeter.  So 
> I
> recommend using electric frying pans filled with water, with the temp
> control set above the point where the pan cycles on and off, e.g. 350
> degrees F.  This makes a very good electrically quiet load.
>
> --Steve Y.
>
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> Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 20:10:36 -0800
> From: Barton B. Anderson <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: mysterious coil failure (fwd)
>
> Hi Gary, All,
>
> I meant to say "concurrent" readings (happening at the same time), not
> concentric. Sorry about that. Looks like I need to fix that. The point
> is to view both V and I at the same time. The values can bob up and
> down, so using a single meter is "not" very accurate. Accuracy with this
> method requires 2 meters side by side. Using a hairdryer for the ballast
> is my recommendation. It's been the best load that has the least
> fluctuation in my experience. Just let the hairdryer heat up and the air
> does a great job to stabilize the load. This method works great and was
> first described to me by Terry Fritz. I've done it with and without the
> RC network (it's not needed).
>
> Take care,
> Bart
>
>