Re: [TCML] Where to get a Pole Chicken

[DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also sell them in the midwest if you can pick them up.

Dr. Resonance




On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 11:20 AM, <gary350@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> There is a company an hours drive from my house that buys and resells used
> electrical equipment.  They have a large warehouse full.  If you give them a
> call they can tell you what they have.  They usually have a good supply of
> power line pole transformers you just have to tell them what you want they
> look at their list to is if they have one that size. I have not done
> business with these people in about 2 years I can not remember the name of
> the company.  I have a friend that knows the name of the used electrical
> equipment company I can contact him if you have no luck finding a used
> transformer close to home.
>
> Do a web search for used electrical equipment I bet this company is not the
> only company in the USA that sells used electrical equipment.  You might
> find what you want for sale much closer to home.
>
> You can also buy a power line pole transformer from your local electric
> company.  Do not go to the office and do not call the office.  The office
> will tell you that they do not sell transformers.  Go to the maintenance
> shop and talk to the head man in person.  He can sell you what you want they
> always have several used transformers in the warehouse.  Some of the stuff
> in the warehouse is things they no longer use but it is good stuff so they
> push it back in the corner.  I have gotten some really good deals this way.
> Most of the time it goes like this, I ask how much for that old 10K
> transformer, he says, hummm................how about $50.
>
> Gary Weaver
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: David Rieben <drieben@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Aug 21, 2008 7:21 PM
> >To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >Subject: Re: [TCML] Where to get a Pole Pig
> >
> >Hi Scot,
> >
> >He, he, he, I like your progressive "techincal"  terms for
> >the stages of danger with high voltage transformers. I'd
> >have to agree that x-ray trannies are just about on top
> >of the list, as they not only put out enough current to
> >handily do you in but also have enough potential to really
> >"reach out and grab you" to the tune of 12" to 16"!
> >
> >David
> >
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "bunnykiller" <bunnikillr@xxxxxxx>
> >To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 5:15 PM
> >Subject: Re: [TCML] Where to get a Pole Pig
> >
> >
> >> Hey Jason...
> >>
> >> Check with Dr. Res on this list...  he normally has a deceint stock.
> >> Be forewarned that shipping is costly these days... weight, fuel
> >> surcharges, etc...  ( I bought 2 of them from him and the shipping cost
> >> more than the 2 piggies)
> >> also, since I have not seen your name on this list for not more than 2
> >> years,  please be careful with the piggie you will have NO 2nd chance if
> >> you get bit
> >>
> >> kinda like this...
> >> 9KV/20mA nst  angry hamster
> >> 12KV/30mA nst  small dog with attitude and sharp teeth
> >> 15KV/60mA nst big dog with alot of attitude and alot of teeth
> >> MOT multi pack  mean big dog with attitude and distemper with huge fangs
> >> 12KV/120mA+ PT  rabid elephant with an estrogen imbalance and quick
> >reflexes
> >> 14.4KV/300++mA piggie   rabid elephant with an estrogen imbalance, fast
> >> feet along with a serious hangover and in no mood to play
> >> X-Ray trannie      russian roulette with a loaded single shot 105mm
> >howitzer
> >>
> >> this is how I rate the danger factor of hi volt trannies  ;)~
> >>
> >> Scot D
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Jason Prince wrote:
> >>
> >> >Hi everyone,
> >> >
> >> >                I am looking at transformers, and I know that Pole Pigs
> >are
> >> >an option.  So I've been looking around for some, but I can't seem to
> >find
> >> >any on the internet or locally.  Does anyone know where I can find one?
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >Thanks
> >> >
> >> >Jason Prince
> >> >
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