[TCML] Beginner Transformer Question

[Yurtle Turtle]

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 at classictesla.com> 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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