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Re: Large Transformer Question (fwd)
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To: tesla@pupman.com
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Subject: Re: Large Transformer Question (fwd)
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From: Tesla List <mod1@pupman.com>
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Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 21:18:00 -0700 (MST)
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Approved: mod1@pupman.com
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Date: Fri, 13 Feb 1998 10:58:34 -0700
From: "D.C. Cox" <DR.RESONANCE@next-wave.net>
To: Tesla List <tesla@pupman.com>
Subject: Re: Large Transformer Question (fwd)
to: Jeff
The reactance does depend on the operating potential as well as the current
for the correct match. A value of .005 MFD is required for every 30 ma of
drive current available at 10-12 kV. The .01 MFD value would be too high
for 30 ma drive with most NST's.
DR.RESONANCE@next-wave.net
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> From: Tesla List <tesla@pupman.com>
> To: tesla@pupman.com
> Subject: Re: Large Transformer Question (fwd)
> Date: Thursday, February 12, 1998 10:21 PM
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> Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 21:46:34 -0600
> From: Jeff Corr <corr@enid.com>
> To: Tesla List <tesla@pupman.com>
> Subject: Re: Large Transformer Question
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> >Last question - I cut some microwave xfrms apart in a band saw and
> >removed the secondaries. I measured them out around 350 mH, an
> >acceptable Tesla-Coil choke. Have people used them before? What current
> >/ voltage limitations do they have?
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> I don't know about the other stuff, but the secondaries are rated at half
> an amp, which is more than you will ever need for a choke. It should
> work great.
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> I think your cap value of .01uf is too high... What is the current
output
> of your transformers? The typical range of cap value should be .01uf
> for every 30ma of current.
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> Jeff Corr | corr@mail.enid.com | 580-234-6749
> http://www.harvestcomm.net/personal/corr/index.htm
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