Hi Jim, The outside measurements are 13" x 9.5" x 13.5". If not for
the oil I would open it up and see what the core and wire size might be.
Wish I could be of more help.
On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 3:01 AM, Jim Mora <wavetuner@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hello Charles,
>
> Quite an interesting beast! Since I plan to wind one at about this
> Inductance of less power, can you tell the approximate core size (square
> inches or two right angle side dimensions). I have C Core and EI beefy
> candidates. At 5 ohms there must be some heavier gauge copper wire on that
> baby! I really don't know where to start other than the Inductance and a
> current of up to 1 amp and a 30KV hold off or so under oil.
>
> Hope you find another one of these, but what are the chances?
>
> I'll start a new thread on my inductor musing rather than hijack yours.
>
> Good luck!
> Jim Mora
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tesla [mailto:tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of charles rakes
> Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 3:17 PM
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> Subject: [TCML] DC charging choke.
>
> I'm using a Bendix choke on my dc Tesla coil, that has the following
> ratings, 4.8H, 5 ohms, 2 amps dc and a 17KV working voltage rating with a
> max of 35Kv . I'm guessing its weight at near 100 lbs or more. I've had
> the choke for over 20 years and was wondering if anyone might know what
> it's original use might have been? Are there anymore out there? tnx,
> Charles
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