RE: [TCML] pad mount transformer tesla coil

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

Why do you suggest that a pad-mount transformer requires more protective measures than a pole-mount transformer?  Both operate in oil.

I would also question the use of inserting a 30 Ohm resistor to protect the unit.  R-C networks provide high frequency attenuation, but a tiny resistor and/or inductor do not.  The same rationale for NST protection applies here, though it's not clear that a distribution transformer requires any protection.

Regard, Gary Lau
MA, USA

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> They are not widely used because most experimenters do not use good
> transient supression on the HV side of their xmfrs.  Pole units, in oil,
> provide superior protection, but even then, should be protected with a small
> resistor network.  I use 30 Ohms at 3 kW resistance.
>
> The pad units work fine but a small air core coil should be used and also a
> resistive filter --- both on the HV side of the xmfr.
>
> Dr. Resonance
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Clive Hansen" <mrclivehansen@xxxxxxxxx>
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> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2007 7:11 PM
> Subject: [TCML] pad mount transformer tesla coil
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> > Hello,
> >    Has anybody tried using a padmount transformer to drive a coil? I
> > haven't seen this or heard of anyone using a transformer like this one
> > here:
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Cooper-75-KVA-1PH-OA-Pad-Mount-
> Transformer_W0QQitemZ200130886048QQihZ010QQcategoryZ42881QQrdZ1QQ
> ssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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> > This is merely academic, I just wondered if there was a good reason these
> > aren't widely used.
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