Re: Microwave Oven Transformers (MOTs)

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• Subject: Re: Microwave Oven Transformers (MOTs)
• From: "Ruud de Graaf" <rdegraaf-at-daxis.nl> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 21:01:14 -0600
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> Original Poster: "Gavin Dingley" <gavin.dingley-at-astra.ukf-dot-net>
>
> Hi ya,
> I am using a NST at the moment, but it's rated at 5kV -at- 25mA max. I don't
seem
> to have too much trouble quenching, is that because of the magnetic shunt
in
> the transformer? If so, then it definitely would be a problem with an MOT.
>
> Regards,
>
> Gavin, U.K.
>

Hi Gavin,

It's the current that makes it hard to quench! A MOT can deliver at least a
factor 20 more current. A MOT is also a little current limited, but not as
much as a NST. But hey, what are we talking about. Find out where they are
collected in your city and fetch some of them. Wouldn't you like to play
more with 4.6kV/500mA then 5.0kV/25mA? (Look out though, MOT's are REALLY
deadly).

Greetings from Holland

Ruud de Graaf

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