Re: [TCML] Can i use an NST as ballast ?

[David Dean <deano@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi 

I used to use a Franceformer (15/60) NST for a ballast for my pig powered coil. Both secondaries 
shorted, both 120V primaries in series for 240V operation. Measured short circuit current at the 
high voltage terminals of the 14.4kV pig was 85mA. So, yes you can.

later
deano

> Hi,
> 
> I got this HV transformer i want to try out but it needs some current
> limiting.
> 
> Left in the picture.
> 
> http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc446/tesladude/trans1.jpg
> 
> Specs:
> 
> 55pounds
> 260vin
> 14.3Kvout
> 1200VA
> 
> DCresistance:
> Primary: 0.2 ohm
> Secondary: 882 ohm
> 
> The extra wirering is for cable sheilds and temp.
> 
> Could my 8Kv 60ma NST work as an ballast and what would the current be?
> I probably need to know the inductances for that ?
> 
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