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RE: Bombarder XFMR



Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>

Hi Kevin

Is this the same bombarder from Minnesota that sold on ebay awhile back? I
recall that it weighted in excess of 300 lbs. These transformers are build
to run all day, but the choke needs a cooling off period. I would not
hesitate to place the transformer into tesla application. 

Godfrey Loudner    

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tesla list [SMTP:tesla-at-pupman-dot-com]
> Sent:	Monday, November 05, 2001 8:54 AM
> To:	tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject:	Bombarder XFMR
> 
> Original poster: "MakingLightning by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <makinglightning-at-home-dot-com>
> 
> 
> 
> I have a thing called a bombarder transformer. It was used in a neon shop.
> It is an open air transformer that is rated at 7.5 KW 30KV. It is used
> with
> a variable slide type choke.
> 
> I was thinking of only putting 120v on the primary and only getting 15kv
> out
> and using that with a cap that I already own for that voltage. If I ran it
> at 30kv, I would have to invest in a new cap. I plan on using this on an
> 8"
> coil.
> 
> Is anyone on the list familiar with this type of a transformer? Is it
> temperamental and prone to self destruction like a neon transformer, or is
> it more robust and not need much protection?
> 
> Thanks for input if you have it,
> Kevin
> 
> 
> 
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