Re: [TCML] what's the difference between a power supply and transformer

[Bayley Wang <wang9xb17@xxxxxxxxx>]

Switching NSTs output high frequency (~20khz) AC, which must be rectified
with ultrafast diodes for TC use. They are also fragile compared to iron
NSTs and contain troublesome protection circuitry.
You could try a TC with one, or with one or more flybacks; however beware
that SGTCs are finicky and often exhibit poor performance at low powers, as
the losses in the spark gap are too high and it is difficult to make it
trigger properly.
What's wrong with "all that mosfet sstc stuff"?

On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 11:43 AM, James Hutton
<b-u-r-t-o-n-boy@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

>
> hello coilers,I have a question about the difference between a power
> supply, and a neon transformer.I have heard that neon power supplies are
> completely useless for tesla coils. I was just wondering if this is true,
> and why.I am trying to make a very compact/ small tesla coil for my school
> and I have very limited space, so obviously a 30lbs neon transformer wont
> do.Does a neon power supply just give bad results? or does it completely not
> work?I also need this to be a common spark gap tesla coil, so i cant get
> into all that mosfet sstc stuff.and please note that i'm young so i dont
> know that much.thanks for any help!
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