RE: [TCML] Jacob's Ladder

[Jeremy <jeremy_runescape@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

but why put them in series? i wouldn't want >0.9 amps of current from a 2KW MOT running through my NST that would definitely fry the secondary, or would it? 
is my idea of having 1 NST and 1 MOT in parallel workable? the NST to provide ionization @ 15KV and the MOT to provide current through the resulting arc for a hotter, more powerful arc. i am trying to increase the current of the arcing system using the MOT, not using it for ballasting or further increasing the voltage to 17KV.
what i am worried about is if the NST would get fried even in the parallel configuration. there aren't any NST shops in my area, so mine was a rare find from a junkyard which i don't hope to fry.
 
jeremy> Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:12:16 -0700> Subject: Re: [TCML] Jacob's Ladder> From: resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> CC: > > You can use nsts just as they are for nice climbing arcs. They have> internal current limiting.> > The MOTs require a series power reactor to limit the current. You can run> two with the secondaries in series and primaries> in parallel. I use a separate reactor on each primary leg to limit current> to 12-14 Amps. With two in series it gives a real> powerful climbing arc.> > Also, be careful. The MOTs must be very similar or identical in design or> you will get powerful circulating currents in the> primaries which will blow your fuses or damage the MOTs.> > Dr. Resonance> > > > > On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Jeremy <jeremy_runescape@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:> > >> > hey all, i just wanted to ask if it is possible to create a jacob's ladder> > circuit with a NST and MOT in parallel, the NST to supply the HV for> > improved arc initiation, and the MOT for increased amperage for larger, more> > sustained arcs. will the NST secondary simply fry or will it's shunting and> > inductance protect it? and what about the secondary insulation for the MOT?> > am i also right to assume that the current *should* flow through the arc and> > not the MOT secondary (thus sparing it's insulation) cos of the secondary's> > inductance?> >> > thanks,> > jeremy> > _________________________________________________________________> > NEW! Get Windows Live FREE.> > http://www.get.live.com/wl/all> > _______________________________________________> > Tesla mailing list> > Tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> > http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla> >> _______________________________________________> Tesla mailing list> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla
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