Re: [TCML] Variac ballancing chokes re-visited

["MICHAEL HARDY" <mhardy4@xxxxxxxxx>]

I wired up my 3 variac cores with 2 pair of 9 turns of #8 wire in the manner 
shown in the web page below. The current and voltage is distributed evenly 
with all 3 variacs.  As I said below, thanks to everyone
> who responded.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "MICHAEL HARDY" <mhardy4@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [TCML] Variac ballancing chokes re-visited


> I came across this web page after using goggle.
>
> http://bellsouthpwp.net/b/u/bunnykiller/parallel.html
>
> It refers to my "A)" scenario as I suspected  was presented by 
> "bunnykiller".  "Connection 3" (on the right side of the page) seems like 
> the best method because each 'choke' has a dedicated winding in 
> correspondence to each variac.  Therefore a 30A variac passes thru a #8 
> wire winding (well within the current capacity of the wire). Can someone 
> clarify the winding direction in relation to the H1,H2 winding and H3,H4 
> winding. I see it as if it were one center tapped winding H2 and H3 would 
> be tied together and be the center tap, is this correct?The other scenario 
> I presented used 2 chokes to feed a 3rd choke, which would see 90A max 
> thru #8 wire. Probably a bit too much stress.
> On a side note I'll look into 'IMGUR.com' Nicholas, thanks. Yes it's good 
> to be coiling in Wisconsin and hear from a member I've met. Thanks to 
> everyone who responded.

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