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Re: Potential Transformer Sources



What kind of MOT's are potted in resin, I haven't seen any ?

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: "Herwig Roscher" <herwig.roscher-at-gmx.de>
> 
> Ruud de Graaf wrote:
> 
> > Well, I know it's difficult, but it is possible to use four MOT's (I
> > wouldn't advise 5). The second stage MOT's must be disconnected from the
> > core. If they are from good quality (Gardners, Bosch) the isolation of the
> > secondary will hold.
> Connecting MOTs in series will result in insulation breakdown
> sooner or later. As lethal high voltages are involved I personally
> wouldn't neither do it nor recommend it. But your mileage may vary.
> 
>  >If not,they could be put in oil.
> All of the MOTs I've removed from microwave ovens were potted in
> resin and immersing in oil unfortunately wouldn't prevent them from
> frying therefore.
> 
> Safe coiling to you.
> 
> Herwig