Re: Newbie question

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• Subject: Re: Newbie question
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• Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 15:31:08 -0600 (MDT)
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Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 16:29:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: student_of_agoshtas <ceg4760m-at-cs.wright.edu>
To: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Subject: Re: Newbie question 

On Wed, 15 Oct 1997, Tesla List wrote:

> A step up transformer with a ratio of 1:125 will
> probably breakdown - 15:1 or 20:1 transformers,
> fed from 200V are difficult enough. But then I'm
> using fairly compact E cores.
> 
> My advice would be to try the magnifier set up
> and to start at modest power levels and build up
> slowly.
> 
> If you do use a resistor to monitor primary
> current levels make sure it is a low induction
> type - not a wire wound.
> 
> Have fun,
> 
> Alan Sharp (UK)
> 
> 

What is a magnifier?  Is this a cascade of step-up transformers?  Voltage
multiplier?

Aric

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