Re: [TCML] Transformer

["Rich Schmuke" <rdj@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Frank
I would like to try that. What power ratings are the transformers you
use? The one I have is 78Lbs , and was for 4160@1 amp CCS, it has a few
windings removed to lower the voltage, but the secondary is 18ga wire so it
can take a load before it is stressed . I did not know 1.5Kv could be used.
Rich


On 2/29/08, Frank <fxrays@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> It can be done!
>
> I have 3 antique spark gap twin pancake machines. One will throw 18"
> spark and the others will throw a 8-10" spark. They all use a 1.5KV
> transformer and a single adjustable spark gap.
> Drop me a line and I will send you a schematic I drew up and pix if you
> want.
> Frank
>
> At 02:49 PM 2/29/2008 -0800, you wrote:
> >Should be useable, with a bit of tinkering.  This
> >thing has a peak voltage of 5375v.  Running that
> >through a voltage doubler gets you over 10kV--more
> >than enough to fire a SGTC.  For serious coiling,
> >follow the doubler with big series charging choke and
> >a de-Qing diode for 20kV!  Short answer: if I had a
> >big, fat, 3800VA plate transformer like yours, I'd
> >find a way to put that beast to work driving Tesla
> >coils.
> >
> >Greg
> >
> >--- Rich Schmuke <rdj@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > I had a question but it got lost in the spark gap
> > > thread so I am asking
> > > again. I read a note about some one who had a coil
> > > with a low voltage
> > > transformer. I have a 240V input, 3800V output @
> > > 1amp CCS transformer. No
> > > center tap. Would this have any SGTC use?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Rich , from the middle of Missouri
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