Re: Why people don't use MOTs in a TC

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Original poster: "Ed Phillips by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <evp-at-pacbell-dot-net>

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Ben McMillen by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <spoonman534-at-yahoo-dot-com>
> 
> Hi Dan,
>   If you run 6 - 8 in series (secondaries in series),
> parallel the primaries, and immerse the whole mess in oil,
> then you'll get near pole pig performance at a fraction of
> the cost! (aka FREE!)
> 
> I can't remember who, but someone here on the list has
> successfully put up to 80  MOTs in series.. Before you
> attempt this (if you decide to) make sure you do some
> research on the setup.. a few of the MOTs have to be
> slightly modified..
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Coiling in Pittsburgh
> Ben McMillen

	Every time I read about MOT's in series I keep wondering about primary
to secondary breakdown.  Don't see how this can be avoided, considering
the construction.  Any other thoughts?

Ed