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RE: What exactly is a "pig"
Chris:
The term "Pig" or "Pole Pig" is a slang term that most likely originated in
the Amateur Radio ranks long ago. It is referencing pole type transformers,
or pole mount transformers that you see on telephone poles as you drive down
the road. These units have been made by McGraw-Edison, General Electric,
Westinghouse and Square D to name a few. They are available from a number
of transformer rebuilding houses at a fairly reasonable price, $225-$400,
depending on size and features. They are considered bullet proof when used
in Tesla service, when used in an appropriate circuit. I have not heard of
one being destroyed and this is due to the fact that the normal line
application requires a rather robust design to start with. I bought my
first pole type transformer about 32 years ago for use in an amateur radio
linear amplifier and the seller, who was an amateur radio operator and
worked for the local power company, called it a pig back then.
Chuck
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> Subject: What exactly is a "pig"
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> Original Poster: AuroraOne-at-webtv-dot-net
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> I am new to this list and in Tesla devices in general. I have heard
> people make reference to a "pig" numerous times recently. I'm just
> wondering, what exactly is a "pig?" I assume it to be a large
> transformer of some sort. But beyond that, I am completely in the dark.
> Can anyone quench my curiousity? Thanks.
> Chris T.
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