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Re: Transformer
From: DR.RESONANCE[SMTP:DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 1997 7:03 PM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: Transformer
To: Lynn Anderson
That transformer is much too large and is lower potential than you need for
a Tesla coil. We have some 14.4 kv and 7.2 kv potential transformers in
stock in Baraboo if you need this type. Will also give you the copper
strap you inquired about for your primary coil if you stop by someday.
DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net
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> From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: 'Tesla List' <tesla-at-poodle.pupman-dot-com>
> Subject: Re: Transformer
> Date: Wednesday,July 16,1997 7:23 AM
>
>
> From: Bert Hickman[SMTP:bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-com]
> Reply To: bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 1997 8:27 AM
> To: Tesla List
> Subject: Re: Transformer
>
> Tesla List wrote:
> >
> > From: Lynn Anderson[SMTP:aasphalt-at-win.bright-dot-net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 1997 12:35 PM
> > To: 'Tesla List'
> > Subject: Transformer
> >
> > Went back to the place that has all the coax for sale and what did I
see? A
> > large transformer. Much larger than I will need for my first coil but
> > perhaps the right size for a later version.Can anyone help me out and
> > explain to me what I have found. If appropriate for a coil I shall buy
it
> > and either use it or trade to someone for something else. It says on
the
> > tag: G.E Catalog #9T23B3882,3OKVA,primary 480 V.,Secondary 240V.
Type QL
> > Nema class AA dry Type Transformer. It appears to be new.Thanks.
> >
> > Get your "Tars and Stripes" from Anderson Asphalt!
> >
> >
>
> Lynn,
>
> You've found an indoor 2:1 step-down transformer. These are typically
> used in distributing power in office buidings. If you drove it from a
> 240 VAC source, you'd only get 480 volts out. When hunting for rocks and
> minerals, I'd often run into "leaverite" - a very large, heavy, and not
> particularly attractive specimen of unknown type. With large rocks, and
> large transformers, sometimes the best bet is to "leaver 'er right"
> there!
>
> -- Bert --
>
>