Re: [TCML] Running a Tesla Coil from a generator

[DC Cox <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Use caps, good hash filters, and MOVs.  Then no problems.

Dr. Resonance




On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 4:59 PM, <rick_richter@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> All,
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> I'm planning on constructing a mid-size Tesla Coil (3-5kW). I'd like to be
> able to run it in the street in front of my home without having to run a
> long extension cable back to house wiring. I've got a gas-powered portable
> generator that puts out 6kW. The generator set me back a significant amount
> of money, so I'm very wary of running the coil from it if there's a chance
> of frying its control electronics due to hash coupled back from the coil.
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> Does anyone here have any experience running a coil of the above power
> level from a generator? Would something like a Terry filter or a line filter
> be of any use? Any comments/suggestions would really be appreciated.
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> Thanks,
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>
>
> Rick
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