Re: 5kva pig power controller

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Original poster: "BunnyKiller by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <bigfoo39-at-telocity-dot-com>

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<Gbjsjg-at-aol-dot-com>
>
> Got my pig, it's great! 120/240 inn, 14400/24940 out. Started power cabinet
> got some questions!! If you have a power controller. I have a few questions,
> if you would be nice enough to help me out with them.

answers are between questions...

>
>     -What kind of switches did you use on your power cabinet?

I went to a salvage yard that got a load of cell phone cabinets and picked
up one
for 10$


>
>     -What kind of lights?

well if you run 240V to your variacs  than 120V panel lites work well
Radio Shack
sells them for about a buck each

>
>     -Do you have a key switch?

not on mine but it is a good idea   once again Radio Shack has them for
about 7$


>
>     -If so, where did you get it?

see above


>
>     -Do you have 1256d transformer?

yes  2 of them im parallel  cuz im running a pig on steriods :)  ( 2 10KVA
pigs in
series for 30KVout)


>
>     -If so, how much did it cost for your 1256d autotransformers?

about 150$ each

>
>     -If so, where did you get them?

EBAY !!!!  :)


>
>     -Do you use a balancing choke?

yes

>
>     -If so, what kind?

home made

>
>     -Have you built your own balancing choke?

yes

>
>     -How would one go about designing it?

i got a small variac from Ebay and wound 2 sets of 10 turns eac with THHN
#10 solid
copper wire

>
>     -What is the best kind of balancing choke?

obviously the one from Powerstat  but at 175$ each ..........  need i say
more? ;)


>
>     -Any tips in building a power cabinet would be appreciated.

get one that can be easiely modified, put wheels on it that can handle the
weight,
bumps,lumps, etc ( casters with 4-6" wheels... ummm grocery store cart
wheels are
good) 1256D's weigh about 75 lbs + the inductor+the switches+etc you will see
200lbs easy.


>
>         Sorry for all the questions I am building my first power controller.
>                                                             Thanks
>                                                                     -Max
> Joseph