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Re: Neon Sign Transformer - Basic Questions
Hi Justin, all!
For a gap I'd recommend a plain RQ static gap. No need for a
sync rotary with only 9/30 (though if you've got the stuff, it
certainly wouldn't hurt to use one!) :) For protection and
whatnot, search the archives. It's not recommended to use choke
coils, as they may resonate at the tank frequency and *induce* HV
spikes into the nst...
Some people run no protection and have no problems, others go
through NST's like candy... my advice...get as many as you can
grab. I've got almost an even dozen, and am always on the lookout
for more. :) They will eventually die, and it's nice to have a
replacement handy. Plus the spares make great Jacob's Ladders :)
Caio!
Shad
-----Original Message-----
From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 10:28 PM
Subject: Neon Sign Transformer - Basic Questions
>Original Poster: Irrelative-at-aol-dot-com
>
> I just got myself a neon sign transformer (9000v, 30ma) and
want to make
>sure I take care of it. There seem to be sites about everything
on tesla
>coils so I was wondering if there were any about the anatomy of
transformers
>and how to rig up some protection for them. Any information would
be
>helpful, such as how to de-pot and restore a fried transformer.
Also, on a
>side note, I highly respect the talent of this group and was
wondering what
>you would recommend for a spark gap considering my input of 9kv
and 30ma -
>static, static vacuum, rotary? Anyway - thanks in advance.
>
> Justin
>
>
>