RE: Pole pig questions

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Original poster: "Ross Overstreet by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ross-o-at-mindspring-dot-com>

Adam,

All of your questions have been discussed at length on this list in the
past.  This is a perfect opportunity to check out the archived
information at www.pupman-dot-com.  It's not my intent to sound mean, it's
just that you're missing out on a VERY powerful tool and a plethora of
high voltage knowledge if you don't check the archive prior to posting
your questions.

This should get you going in the right direction.

Kva = kilo volt ampere, a measure of power used by the coil

Arc welder = can be used in series with the coil for inductive current
limiting.  Series inductance also plays a large role in power factor
correction.

Pole Pig source = Ebay

Power company = possible, but don't bet on it.  Honestly, it sounds like
you're better prepared for a NST or OBIT powered coil at this point in
the game.  Stay alive.

Take Care,
Ross-O

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2003 10:21 AM
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Subject: Pole pig questions


Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<beans45601-at-themail-dot-com>

If a pole pig is rated for 14.4kv 5kva, what does this mean? I know the
kv
means kilo volt, but what does the kva mean? Is this like amps? Also,
how
would you go about using a variac to limit the amount of power that goes

in. Also, how do you go about using an arc welder as a current limiter?
What are the pros and cons of using heater elements or lots and lots of
wire as a current limiter? Do the power companies sell pole pigs? How
would
you go about getting one from a power company?
Thanks
Adam __________________________________________________________________