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RE: [TCML] single ear transformer

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Subject: RE: [TCML] single ear transformer
From: Chip Atkinson <chip@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:50:04 -0600 (MDT)
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For posting pictures you need to post links rather than the pictures.
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Chip

On Sun, 26 Apr 2009, Gates Larocque wrote:

> 
> The only sticker on this trans says 30,000kv and it looks like it's been repainted I cant find any manufacturers tag but will look under the base to see if I can find anyhing.
> 
> I would like more clarification on building a MMC setup for this trany and if anyone has plans to build a coil to handle such a beast please let me know or send them to me off list.
> 
> what type of filter if any should I use?I aleady built a terry filter for my 15kv NST setup but how do one wire it to the single hv setup?
> 
> Can I post pictures on the list so members can see my Transformer?
> 
> Gates L
>  
> > From: wavetuner@xxxxxxxxx
> > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: [TCML] single ear transformer
> > Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:57:41 -0700
> > CC: 
> > 
> > Sound like a cool beastie. What's the KVA rating?
> > Jim Mora
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
> > Of Gates Larocque
> > Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 5:59 AM
> > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: RE: [TCML] single ear transformer
> > 
> > 
> > This transformer was used to test rubber gloves for hydro workers It looks
> > like special order. Measures 14"long by 15 1/2" high by 13 1/2" wide its
> > square shaped 120 Vac input 60Hz and one bushing for 30 KV output.
> > 
> > I will build a whole new coil to accommodate its power.
> > 
> > Anyone with plans for such a beast????
> > 
> > I tested it with my HV meter Brought it up to 20KV no load kinda scary!!!!!
> > 
> > Keep in mind I don't really need to run this thing full boar 
> > 
> > Can one post a picture of it for the list to see?
> > 
> > Gates L
> > > Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:41:01 -0700
> > > From: quarkster@xxxxxxx
> > > Subject: RE: [TCML] single ear transformer
> > > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > CC: 
> > > 
> > > Gates -
> > > 
> > > A few more details on this transformer, and your Tesla coil, might allow
> > the TCML to better understand your setup and make appropriate suggestions.
> > > 
> > > 1. Are you trying to retrofit this transformer to an existing, operational
> > Tesla coil, or is this a Tesla coil that is just being assembled and is not
> > yet running?
> > > 
> > > 2. Can you provide additional details on this transformer, like its output
> > current or KVA rating, physical size/shape, and original application, if
> > known?
> > > 
> > > 3. With a 30KV RMS output (assuming that you apply the full 120VAC input
> > voltage), the peak secondary voltage will be over 42,000 volts. This high a
> > voltage will require a pretty robust tank capacitor, and special
> > construction techniques throughout the tank circuit to deal with corona,
> > surface tracking, arc-over, etc. Not many Tesla coils operate successfully
> > with this high a voltage in the tank circuit. What type of spark gap will be
> > used in this setup?
> > > 
> > > Regards,
> > > Herr Zapp
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- On Tue, 4/21/09, Gates Larocque <gateslarocque@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > 
> > > From: Gates Larocque <gateslarocque@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Subject: RE: [TCML] single ear transformer
> > > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, 6:40 PM
> > > 
> > > The output is rated at 30KV the case ground is just a regular house green
> > > ground for the case
> > > 
> > > > From: chriskarr4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > > Subject: RE: [TCML] single ear transformer
> > > > Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:16:26 -0700
> > > > CC: 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > It would help to know the output to know if it's compatible. If it
> > > only has one output, which grounds to the case, then you tie the case to
> > one
> > > side of the spark gap/capacitor, and the output terminal to the other
> > side.
> > > > 
> > > > > From: gateslarocque@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > > > Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:48:03 -0400
> > > > > CC: 
> > > > > Subject: [TCML] single ear transformer
> > > > > 
> > > > > 
> > > > > Anyone here have a schematic to wire my single ear HV transformer to
> > > my coil.
> > > > > 
> > > > > it has 120VAC 60HZ input and ground to the case.
> > > > > 
> > > > > I'm am jut used to having two high voltage outputs to short out
> > > for the spark gap.
> > > > > 
> > > > > Gates
> > > > > 
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