Re: Pole transformer advice

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Original poster: "Metlicka Marc by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <mystuffs-at-orwell-dot-net>

In this day and age, just say that you are building a new house and the
utility co. wants to charge you $4000 for the transformer with
installation?
Marc

Tesla list wrote:
> 
> Original poster: "Steve White by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<slwhite-at-zeus.ia-dot-net>
> 
> I just picked up my 10 KVA pole transformer and I have some advice on how to
> obtain these in today's "sue anybody for anything" environment. First of all,
> when requesting a quote, NEVER mention the phrase "tesla coil". You need to
> have a "story" about why you need one of these things. I had one, but I don't
> want to reveal it because I might need it again. It is highly unusual for
these
> transformer companies to be selling to an individual and it definitely alerts
> them when one of these request for quotes comes in.
> 
> If you are a young person (e.g. teenager) never reveal any information that
> would indicate your age. I am not (far from it) but I found this out as I was
> talking to the salesman from the transformer company.
> 
> When you request a quote, know what you are talking about. Don't request
> something like "I need a pole pig". Use specifics such as "I need a 10
KVA pole
> transformer, 2 bushings, no taps, 120/240 volts out, 14400 volts in". It is
> still possible to buy these things if the right words are used.
> 
> Steve: Coiling in Iowa