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Hello list, I have recently acquired a 50KVA transformer. I believe this is a 3 phase zig zag transformer (with taps for buck/boost?). I was hoping to use it as a ballast for my next coil project, and I tried to do a simple test this weekend, but it didn't work as expected. The pig did not trip the 50a breaker, but it did *PEG* my 80a panel meter. If all else fails, then I might have to disassemble and make my own hand-wound ballast. But I don't know how feasible it will be to break apart those laminations (they appear to be interleaved E's), and since this thing has to weigh 500+ lbs, its not like I can just move it around at will and position it easily. Suggestions on what to do with this beast? Thanks, ~Dan Kansas City area...yep, still wet out there _______________________________________________ Tesla mailing list Tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx https://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla