Re: Control Transformer?

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Original poster: "Brian" <ka1bbg-at-webryders-dot-net> 

Hi, control transformers usually are small, convert 480/240 to 120 volts for
relays and controls, some also change 240 to 208 volts, usually so the
machine control can run on low voltage. useless for a tesla coil..cul brian
f.
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Subject: Control Transformer?


 > Original poster: Chris Roberts <quezacotl_14000000000000-at-yahoo-dot-com>
 >
 > Hello,
 > I was recently talking to my electronics professor at the college I go to
 > and he mentioned that he had a couple of pole transformers that were not
 > being used. They looked exactly like pole transformers, but the plate on
 > the outside said that it was a control transformer. The plate also rated
 > these at only .1kVA! I highly doubt that a tranny this big would be rated
 > for less power than my mini coil. So does anybody here know what purpose a
 > control transformer does and more importantly, can it be used for tesla
use?
 >
 >
 > -Chris
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