[TCML] Climbing Arcs

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Appreciate the info Chris. I did notice the other day that Ken  Strickfaden's 
climbing arcs were enclosed, with a horn gap coming out of  the top. Nice 
touch!
 
Interesting that he rewound X-ray trannys to lower the voltage/raise the  
current. I was also wondering what the right voltage/current ratio was best for  
climbing arcs. 
 
Thanks,
 
Tony

In a message dated 5/27/2008 2:11:53 P.M. Central Daylight  Time, 
CTCDW at aol.com writes:

Ken Strickfaden used Al tubing (+/- 1/4") on his large traveling arc  from 
Frankenstein, and that was run at very high power levels. Enclosing the  
ladder is 
helpful. Leave the top open though, to allow the heat to rise. I  made a near 
replica and run it on a 14.4 PT at much lower current than he  did. Still 
looking for that perfect transformer for this thing. He actually  re-wound 
X-ray 
transformers with heavier gauge wire, allowing more amperage  at less voltage 
(50kV or so). That is what I have been told  anyway.

Chris W
 



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