Re: RE:Tesla Coil Grounding (was - Pig setup help.)

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 


Hi John,

I wonder what code would say about a pig grounded to mains ground with
exposed bushings that can kill.

I suspect nothing about our hobby meets code unless we enclose the entire
setup in a faraday cage and put a barbed wire fence around it with a gate
locked at all times :o)))
But that is why we supervise the operation and be responsible and safety
conscious.

Gerry R

 > Original poster: "John H. Couture" <couturejh-at-mgte-dot-com>
 >
 >
 > All -
 >
 > To my knowledge all safety codes regarding the grounding of power
 > transformers say the transformer case should be grounded to the green wire
 > as defined in the codes.
 > The main grounding question for Tesla coils is the connection of the green
 > wire network to the secondary circuit (so-called RF) ground. Apparently
 > coilers do it both ways, some connect and some do not connect. There are
no
 > codes for this type of connection. From a safety standpoint not connecting
 > the two could be a hazard to humans. If you are taking sparks from a small
 > or medium TC the line voltage could kill you if there is a spark between
the
 > primary and secondary coils.
 >
 > John Couture
 >