Re: [TCML] Pole pig ballast

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

MOTs will only marginally work.  The cross-sectional area is usually too
small.

Better to pick up a core from Jack King --- with a large cross-sectional
area.

Dr. Resonance




On Wed, Aug 20, 2008 at 3:39 PM, David Rieben <drieben@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Scott,
>
> Yes, this can work. Just remember that MOTs are designed
> to run on the ragged edge of their power handling capabilities
> so submersion in oil may be needed to help them "keep their
> cool". Of course, I'm sure you're alread aware that you must
> short their HV outputs to use them as a series ballast.
>
> David
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Scott Bogard" <teslas-intern@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2008 3:48 PM
> Subject: [TCML] Pole pig ballast
>
>
>
> Hey all,
>     I finally purchased a Pole pig, and I am investigating my
> ballasting options.  Currently I am running a 6-in secondary, and a sync
> gap with an 80nf cap.  Knowing this I planned on only allowing about 15
> amps of current, until I upgrade all of these other components (I chose
> 15, because it will be roughly double the wattage I am using now (twice
> the voltage, same current,) and put my cap into the LTR size range for
> my system, which I assume to be ideal efficiency wise until I get a
> non-sync gap.)  I have a ton of MOTs (the old power supply) and was
> wondering if I could use a series parallel arrangement to get down to 15
> amps, and still handle the wattage.  I've also investigated welders but
> nobody I know has one they would be willing to lend me (gee, I wonder
> why?)  Anyhow, I know this subject has been discussed to death, but I
> just wanted some fresh input (given the potential lethality I'm dealing
> with here.)  Thanks.
>
> Scott Bogard.
>
>
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