[TCML] Another NST question

[Neal Namowicz]

Yeah, like I mentioned earlier, I forgot about the center taps. So, 
"theoretically", even if one were to go through the trouble of opening up an 
nst and disconnecting the tap, one nst would quickly fry itself.

But back to the second half of your reply. I understand that when used for 
their intended purpose, there's the initial peak voltage that quickly drops 
down to an operating level. But when we're cranking out the voltage for a 
coil, the voltage stays up there, doesn't it? Even potentially exceeding the 
rated voltage if someone gets over anxious. I've fried several nst's in the 
past, so I can attest to that :(  Now I'm much more conservative in feeding 
them, generally not exceeding 75-80% with the variac.

Neal.


> No, don't series them.  They will fail.  Not designed for this abuse. 
> They are really designed to put out 12 kV for a few milliseconds to ionize 
> the tube gas, then drop back to around 600 volts and supply a constant 
> current of 30 or 60 mA.
>
> Dr. Resonance
>
> Resonance Research Corp.
> www.resonanceresearch.com