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Re: [TCML] Beginner Transformer Question



Of course, you can always do what many of us do, which
is feed it 140 volts rather than 120, and get 8,400
volts (more or less) out. When you get a Variac, make
sure it can do 140 out.

Adam

--- bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Ken,
> 
> Acquire the PT if it's not too much money. The 7200V
> can be used like 
> all transformers (many have used them with success).
> Power is a main 
> factor to producing great running coils. With the
> lower voltage, you 
> will have to adjust the gap(s) accordingly, but even
> these lower voltage 
> transformers are good if they have high power
> ratings. People get into 
> trouble when they use 7200V transformers of low
> power (say 20mA to 
> 30mA), but with a 200mA PT, your sparks will
> outperform your 12/60 NST 
> easily. Sparks will go from about 25" to 60" with
> simply the transformer 
> change. So, it's certainly worth it if the price is
> right.
> 
> Take care,
> Bart
> 
> 



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