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Microwave Transformers and Neon Sign Transformers




From: 	Matt Mills[SMTP:megavolt-at-usa-dot-net]
Reply To: 	Matt Mills
Sent: 	Thursday, October 23, 1997 10:23 AM
To: 	Tesla List
Subject: 	Microwave Transformers and Neon Sign Transformers

Hi People,
Recently I have been given a large 1800VA 2.2KV Microwave Transformer
out of a commercial microwave oven and also 2 13KV Neon Sign
transformers which incidently weigh about 15kgs each.  Now I have
never made a Tesla Coil before, but would dearly love to do so (my
wife wouldnt understand).  I hear that wattage is better than voltage
for a tesla coil and at other times i hear that higher voltage is
best.  Obviously the higher the voltage and the higher amperage is
better.  What I'm wondering is how should i use these beasts
(together?) parallel, series etc and what size tesla coloumn could i
power with them and what length sparks could I hope for?

Also If there is anyone out there with an excellent design for a TC
and who has it in emailable form and doesnt mind giving it out for
free, then my direction would be a good place for it to land.

Best regards,
 Matt (From New Zealand, where our power is 240v 10A 50hz
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