Re: [TCML] MOTS

[jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I am using the Mots for a spark gap coil.
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From: futuret@xxxxxxx 

> Jay, 
> 
> Whether to remove the shunts depends on the nature of the project. 
> For example if you want to get 24" sparks from a single MOT with 
> level shifting for a VTTC, you may have to remove the shunts. 
> However removing the shunts will make the MOT saturate at 
> a lower voltage, but supply more current. For my dual 833A 
> VTTC, I used a single MOT with shunts removed for a 24" spark. 
> It is usually pretty easy to pull out the filament winding, but 
> I guess in some MOT's they are firmly glued in place. You 
> can just leave it there but don't let the ends short together. 
> If you're using the MOT's for a spark gap coil, then that's another 
> issue. 
> 
> I you remove shunts, you have to be very careful to not damage 
> the windings. In some MOT's this is easier than in others. 
> 
> John 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> To: tesla list 
> Sent: Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:56 am 
> Subject: [TCML] MOTS 
> 
> 
> 
> Hello all, 
> I just got 2 large MOTS and I noticed that they have some magnetic 
> shunts in 
> between the primary and secondary coils. my question is what happens 
> if i were 
> to remove them. Also whats the best way to get rid of the filament 
> coil. it is 
> wedged inbetween the secondary and shunts pretty good and i dont think 
> that i 
> can get it out? 
> 
> thanks, 
> Jay Howson 
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