Re: NSTand PT replacement xmfrs

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Original poster: "S&JY" <youngsters-at-konnections-dot-net> 

Dan,

Good point.  But for those of us who haven't yet moved into SSTCs, please
give us some idea of cost comparisons between SS & SG style coils.  For
instance, what would it cost to duplicate your ISSTC?

And what is the typical mortality rate of IGBTs with experimental coils?
That is, how do the MTBFs compare?

Thanks,
--Steve Young

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Subject: Re: NSTand PT replacement xmfrs


 > Original poster: "Eastern Voltage Research Corporation"
<dhmccauley-at-easternvoltageresearch-dot-com>
 >
 > Yes, but keep in mind at the same time solid state tesla coil technology
is
 > moving ahead at blazing speed.
 >
 > No more are you required to obtain a "hard-to-find" and HEAVY high voltage
 > transformer, or build a mechanically
 > complex spark gap.  With a few simple off-the-shelf parts, you can build a
 > solid state coil that OUTPERFORMS a
 > spark gap coil (power vs. power).
 >
 > So, although these high voltage transformers are getting more difficult to
 > find, they are no longer a requirement to have a tesla coil
 > putting out some serious arcs.
 >
 > Look at the recent achievements . . .
 >
 > Jimmy Hynes (>85" arcs Solid State DRSSTC)
 > Daniel McCauley (80" arcs Solid State ISSTC)  only 1.5kW input power
(real)
 > Steve Ward (>65" arcs Solid State ISSTC)
 >
 > And don't forget the all the OLTCs as well.
 >
 > Dan