Re: [TCML] OBIT Questions

[jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Hey Greg,
I use obit's on most of my coils since I got a ton for free.  Paralleled 5 together for 115ma.  Here's a pic http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q295/JHowson/Tesla%20coil%202/Sparks1.jpg
You are totaly right about their fragility. I have killed more than 10 in TC service.  I think that it is mostly a heat problem, but don't take my word for it.  If I had a choice for a small TC I would use a small  6.5Kv NST .

Jay H.



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From: G Hunter <dogbrain_39560@xxxxxxxxx> 

> I have no hands-on experience with OBITs. I'm wondering--what's a fair price 
> for a new-old-stock 10kv/23ma unit? 
> 
> I've read these are only designed for intermittent duty, and may be even more 
> fragile than NSTs. Any substance to that? 
> 
> Due to their small size and low cost, OBITs just seem like a natural for a table 
> top mini-coil. 
> 
> Greg 
> 
> 
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