RE: Where to get 4kv 20ma NST?

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Original poster: "Malcolm Watts by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <m.j.watts-at-massey.ac.nz>

On 23 Sep 2002, at 11:17, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
> 
> Well now, this sounds like a fun little competetion!  I've given up on 
> claiming the GMHEICSLR cup.  11" is the best I can manage before my coil 
> self-destructs (inter-turn shorts in the primary).
> 
>    I'll try to dig up a 4/30 (I may have one already, IIRR, may be 6/30).
> 
>      To keep it all sane, we should get a list of people willing to be 
> involved, choose somebody to organize and judge the results (preferably 
> somebody not participating), and set the rules.
> 
> 
> 
> >>>>>>>>>Actually, the rules are as follows:
> 
> 1.  You must use a Franceformer 4020SE Open Frame transformer (4kV/20mA
> rated with 115VAC input and with
>     shunts installed)

The 115VAC input I can arrange (why on earth should Vmains make any 
difference??). What's wrong with a 230V transformer running off 230V? 
A transformer with a 115V primary and a Franceformer I cannot. I 
guess I'm barred even from entering the starting gates.

Malcolm
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