Re: New coiler, also in search of 15kv

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Original poster: "Chris Farmer" <cfarmer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Well I wouldn't say that - I just bought a 15kV 60mA fransformer NST 
off ebay for 15 bucks with 15 dollar shipping.  I looked for them new 
and for a smilar item it was over 100.

~Farmer

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Subject: Re: New coiler, also in search of 15kv


> Original poster: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> At 09:31 PM 5/5/2006, you wrote:
> > Original poster: "Drake Schutt" <drake89@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > Hi, I too am planning to build a tesla coil over the summer.  While 
> > ebay is alright, the bidding wars can cause major headaches.  Does 
> > anyone have a NST @ 15KV, 30 or better yet 60ma they would be willing to sell?
> >
> > -Drake in Memphis
>
> Folks.. I'm not sure eBay is a good way to buy a neon sign 
> transformer. They're heavy, and by the time you add in shipping, you 
> might be better to just buy one brand new from a local 
> distributor.  A cursory glance shows several 15kV/30mA transformers 
> for about $40-45 plus another $10 in shipping plus another buck or 
> two in insurance.  There's another one that is $60+$25 shipping.