Re: Controling a Pole Pig

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Controling a Pole Pig
From: "D.C. Cox" <DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 01:24:02 -0700
Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

to: Vivian

Without knowing all the exact data for the exact model number of the
transformer you have, I would suggest using an external non-saturable core
inductor for power limiting.  Even if you could contact the manufacturer
they would probably be reluctant to provide the information fearing you
might be a competitor.  A resistance of 0.5 Ohm, 10 kw, resistor in series
with a suitable inductor will provide very smooth operational control
without problems.

DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net


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> From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Controling a Pole Pig
> Date: Sunday, November 29, 1998 11:42 AM
> 
> Original Poster: "Vivian Watts" <V.C.Watts-at-btinternet-dot-com> 
> 
> Hi All,
>     Steve Rodway and I collected 4 Pole pigs last week from Eastern
Electric
> which is East of London.  I had one but I think Steve is seeing how many
he
> can collect :-).  The are 240V to 11KV and 16KVA.  They cost nothing but
the
> time and travelling (16Hrs).  I understand about Balasting using
resistive
> and inductive loads but would another way be to cut a slot in the
magnetic
> path in the transformer.  Is this a done thing in Pole pigs?  How big a
> slot?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Viv Watts UK
>