Tesla Coil V3.0

This one should be fun.  5KVA Distribution Transformer and 11" Secondary Coil!
 

Voltage Control:  Dual Powerstat 1256 Variac
Current Limiter:  225A Arc Welder
Power Supply: 14400V, 5KVA Distribution Transformer
Spark Gap:  Salient Pole Rotary Gap with Phase Control
Capacitor:  Custom Made .1uF by Condenser Products
Secondary Coil:  11" Diameter
Discharge Terminal:  40" Toroid
 

Status:  Construction of the control console is in progress.  All major components are in house
 

Console is under construction.


5KVA PIG Test - June 24, 2006
The old arc Welder works great as a current limiter.  Picture is with it current "throttled down" for approximately 2KVA operation
 


Cute Little 5KVA Distribution Transformer
 


Extraordinarily Large Capacitor
 


Salient Pole Rotary Spark Gap
 


Monster Variacs - Only $0.99 for both on eBay!!!
 


11" Secondary Coil From
Fat Bald Guy Not Included