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Re: [TCML] Insulating a MOT
Sounds like your problem is that you are using it to supply a Marx or
voltage multiplier without a good knowledge of the earth paths.
We need more detail, otherwise even oil won't help.
Peter
tesladownunder.com
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Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 4:45 AM
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Subject: [TCML] Insulating a MOT
I have a single MOT in use as a (moderately) high voltage source. It's
working fine, but at high voltages I get arcing between the primary and
the grounded core. It doesn't seem to be damaging anything, but I'd like
to stop it. Layers of black electrical tape had no effect, and I don't
want to dunk the whole thing in oil.
I was thinking if some kind of applied insulation, like liquid tool-dip
rubber or the asphalt-rubber spray on undercoating sold for cars and as a
stop-leak. Would these be a waste of time, you think, or even a fire
hazard? Any ideas how to insulate a standing MOT without using oil?
Paul
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