RE: [TCML] 24V transformer

["Dave Halliday" <dh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Or wind you own with a junked microwave oven transformer...

Dave 

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> [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bert Hickman
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> Subject: Re: [TCML] 24V transformer
> 
> Hi Scott,
> 
> Will 12V at 8A work for you?
> 
> http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=15-1078&catname=electric
> 
> Bert
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> Scott Bogard wrote:
> > Hey all,
> > Does anybody know of a good source for 12/24 or whatever volt
> > transformers with decent current ratings. I'm gearing up to 
> do some HIGH
> > POWER ZVS style flyback drivers and I'm afraid the wimpy 
> 3-amp ones I
> > have will die in short order, and I don't want to spend a 
> lot of money
> > (not that anybody ever does.) Just thought maybe somebody knew of a
> > surplus place somewhere that had some in stock. I could 
> make my own out
> > of MOTs but they are heavy and I don't have a never ending 
> supply... The
> > other alternative is to run it off the wall and use a huge current
> > limiter for my 150+Watts target, but I don't know what that entails
> > (aside from expensive filter caps, what is a good target, 
> 2,000 uf?) can
> > I use a big BJT and heat sink with small fan to limit 
> current to an amp
> > or two... These will be for big 2-4 ft plasma displays assuming my
> > proposed glass lath and torch works as expected, but it 
> never hurts to
> > plan ahead. Thanks.
> >
> > Scott Bogard.
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