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Re: HV transformer



Original poster: "Terry Blake" <tb3-at-att-dot-net> 

I'd really like to tie one output to ground, like you do with the pole
transformers.

Shouldn't I be able to do that with an oil-immersed transformer?

Terry Blake

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: HV transformer


 > Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
 >
 >
 > Yes, the center tap can be removed but this will stress the xmfr beyond
it's
 > design ratings.  It might last, it might not.
 >
 > I don't have the final weight just yet --- should have by the Teslathon.
 >
 > Dr. Resonance
 >
 > Resonance Research Corporation
 > E11870 Shadylane Rd.
 > Baraboo   WI   53913
 > ----- Original Message -----
 > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 > To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 > Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 10:23 PM
 > Subject: Re: HV transformer
 >
 >
 >  > Original poster: "Terry Blake" <tb3-at-att-dot-net>
 >  >
 >  > Hi Dr R,
 >  >
 >  > Can you tell us the weight and dimensions?
 >  >
 >  > Anyway to un-center tap the output?
 >  >
 >  > Terry Blake
 >  >
 >  > ----- Original Message -----
 >  > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 >  > To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 >  > Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2004 8:19 PM
 >  > Subject: HV transformer
 >  >
 >  >
 >  >  > Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
 >  >  >
 >  >  >
 >  >  > We finally finished the prototype high current, HV power
 >  >  > transformer.  Current is 250-275 mA (varies a small amount between
each
 >  >  > xmfr) and output is center tap grounded with 16 kV (8 kV - 0 - 8 kV)
 >  >  > similar to a neon sign xmfr.  They are internally current limited
and
 > do
 >  >  > not require an external ballast.  They have dual 120 VAC / 240 VAC
 > similar
 >  >  > in style to a pole xmfr.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > These are finished units ready for oil immersion.  Oil immersion
will
 > make
 >  >  > them very rugged for TC service.  I would advise using a slightly
 > modified
 >  >  > Terry filter on the output.  I will send a drawing with each unit
for
 > the
 >  >  > recommended tank.  I can also furnish the metal tanks and you just
add
 > a
 >  >  > phenolic piece for the top to bring the HV output.  Tank price is
not
 > yet
 >  >  > determined.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > If I can generate a total order for 10 or more units I will sell
them
 > for
 >  >  > $210.00 each.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > I can not sell them to anyone under 21 years of age --- driver's
 > license
 >  >  > photocopy required with order (unless I know you --- and know you
are
 > 21
 >  > or
 >  >  > over).
 >  >  >
 >  >  > Please contact me off-list and advise on how many units you need so
I
 > can
 >  >  > total up the order asap.
 >  >  >
 >  >  > Dr. Resonance
 >  >  >
 >  >  >
 >  >
 >  >
 >  >
 >
 >