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Re: Finding the illusive NST
I can get a used transformer for around 15 bucks. This is about 250 VA but
very small. Actually I have access to quite a few of them from a guy that
rebuilds antique signs and throws out the old NST's which are almost always
good. He sells them to me instead of trashing them. So e-mail me if you
want some small cheap ones and I will get some for you and test them out
also.
Brian Helms (KD4RLD)
bhelms@dialpoint.net
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To: tesla@pupman.com <tesla@pupman.com>
Date: Friday, September 25, 1998 1:58 PM
Subject: Re: Finding the illusive NST
>Original Poster: KRAMPF@aol.com
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>In a message dated 9/24/98 9:12:15 PM, you wrote:
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><< Can anyone help me locate an NST, or perhaps have a used one they
>would be willing to part with at a reasonable price?>>
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>Chris,
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>I have always had good luck looking under "signs" in the yellow pages.
>Usually several list neon in their ads. If not, call a couple and ask who
>does neon. Then go there. Don't phone. Take along your plans or
something
>about your coil. I have found that they frequently get interested and will
>either give you a use transformer or sell you a used one very cheap. Offer
to
>bring the coil by when you get it done and they will be delighted, which is
>great when you burn out your NST and need another. I use my coil for
school
>and museum shows and telling them that also helps.
>
>Robert Krampf
>Science Education Company
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