I do not know very much about the subject of power factor correction so
this is likely too simple a view.
If the transformers are rated at 15,000 volts and either .03 or .06 amps
then it would seem that the correct input amps would be 3.75 or 7.5 amps at
120 volts.
In the present configuration one .03 and one .06 transformer would draw
11.25 amps and all three would draw 15 amps at max rated power.
So it would seem that is the amps you would be aimong to correct to.
Am I way off base?
Teddy
On Aug 18, 2018 9:00 PM, "Daniel Kunkel" <dankunkel@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Well the list has been quiet lately, so I will break the silence!
>
> I finally got my second TC up and running and getting some decent sparks. I
> still need to do quite a bit of optimizing, but seeing 4 foot sparks,
> smelling ozone, and hearing the crackle is a welcome change in my garage.
> Video here: https://youtu.be/QvIcqximr_A
>
> Right now the coil is running on a 15/60 and a 15/30 NSTs in parallel. I
> have anther 15/30 that I want to add to the mix, but I am concerned about
> amp draw. My needle is swinging past 20amps now (breaker did not trip), but
> 20a is a lot for a standard outlet. I need some PFC caps. Where is the best
> place to get them?
>
> I do have 240VAC in my garage, and I also seem to recall on old post by
> Richard Quick stating you could run NST's from 240VAC if you put their
> primaries in series. I am guessing this is great if you have two identical
> NSTs. I wonder if it is possible to do this in a series/parallel gang for
> my 15/60 and 15/30's (where it is 60ma on each hot side)?
>
> Thanks,
> ~Dan
> Kansas City area
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