Re: More Ballasting this Danged Transformer :)

["tesla" <tesla-at-cyberverse-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

RE: 3-phase dryer outlet.
That may LOOK like a 3 phase outlet, but I assure you, it isn't.
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From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 1:35 AM
Subject: More Ballasting this Danged Transformer :)


> Original poster: "Ryan Ries" <spud-at-wf-dot-net>
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> Alright, we've decided to power the pole pig using the 3-phase dryer
> outlet.  That's only a mere 10 feet or so to the driveway. (Less extension
> cord = better) Plus, we don't have to make any "uncertified" housewiring
> modifications, and the dryer is on a 40A dedicated circuit.  So far we're
> in good shape.  As for ballasting, we plan on splicing another 3-phase
> recepticle into the extension cord, and wiring it up all *crazy* like so
> that if we plugged an arc welder into that 3-phase recepticle, it wouldn't
> be parallel, but would instead be in series with the transformer.  (We are
> only using the two opposing conductors in the 3-phase system.)
> Now, everyone on the list thus far has told me that the readings on the
> arc welder will bear no relation to the actual amount of current being fed
> to the transformer.  I understand that, because the markings on the welder
> were made assuming that you were going to be using the primary coil of the
> welder in relation to the secondary.  But, is there not some way to at
> least closely estimate the actual amount of current?  For instance, the
> lowest current setting on the arc welder reads "80 Amps".  80 Amps is
> obviously too much, but that's also assuming 80 Amps at the 80 Volts
coming
> out of the secondary leads of the welder.  At that setting, what amount of
> current would the welder actually be consuming from a 240v input?
>
> Ryan Ries
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