Re: [TCML] My NST

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, it's a 9 kV 30 mA nst.

The VA is power input = Volts x Amps

60 Hz is 60 Hertz line frequency

This xmfr will work well with a .006 uF primary cap size --- series units of
0.15 uF 2 kV MMCs.

Dr. Resonance

On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 7:18 AM, Nicholas Goble <noongoble@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Thanks for all your advice on how to obtain an NST.  I can proudly say that
> I just one for free!  After calling many different sign shops in my area
> (Indianapolis).  I talked with a guy who had an old, used NST in the back
> of
> his shop.  He gave it to me for free.
>
> I'm somewhat confused as to what the rating is on this NST.  Can anyone
> please decifer these numbers for me?  I couldn't take a picture of the
> panel, so I'll just type what I see.
>
> The transformer is labeled "Transco" and says that it was made in Hong Kong
> in June of '94.
> Hz           60
> PPI.V.     120
> SEC.V.   9000
> V.A.         270
> A.            247
> M.A.        30
>
> My best guess would be that the NST is rated at 9000KV and 30mA.  Is this
> true?  If so or if not, what do the other numbers mean and how do they
> affect the tesla coil?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Nicholas Goble
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