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Re: saturable reactor vs choke



Original poster: <davep@xxxxxxxx>


> What is the difference between a saturable reactor and a choke?
   Roughly:
   A reactor is another name for a choke, in this case.
   A Saturable Reactor is designed so that it can be driven into
   'saturation' (within liits) without damage.

> What are the plusses and minuses of each?
  For what?

> Which would be better for controlling current on a tesla coil?
   Which current in a Tesla coil?
    What kind of control?

   best
    dwp