Does anyone have a use for a high voltage transformer

[Tom Gralewicz]

Tom Gralewicz

Chronic Maker

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[Ronald J.]

350kV, made in 1960? How big is this thing?

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[James]

Been looking for one to make a Jacob's Ladder with, does that fit in?
Something quick/easy to get going and elaborate on later. 

Maybe like this, but can even be more crude/hacked to start-

http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Jacobs-Ladder-Made-From-A-Salvaged-Oil-T/

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[GRoth...@aol.com]

I've made many of these using the transformers form discarded neon lights and brazing rods.  You need a glass or plastic tube to enclose it for safety.  

 

In a message dated 1/19/2017 12:59:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, jame...@hotmail.com writes:

Been looking for one to make a Jacob's Ladder with, does that fit in?
Something quick/easy to get going and elaborate on later. 

Maybe like this, but can even be more crude/hacked to start-

http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Jacobs-Ladder-Made-From-A-Salvaged-Oil-T/

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Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:32 PM
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Subject: [MakerSpace] Does anyone have a use for a high voltage transformer

 

Tom Gralewicz

Chronic Maker

(414) 380-1716

milwaukeemakerspace.org

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[Tom Gralewicz]

Here's a picture of the transformer:

Tom Gralewicz

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On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 2:25 PM, GRothe3646 via milwaukeemakerspace <milwaukee...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

I've made many of these using the transformers form discarded neon lights and brazing rods.  You need a glass or plastic tube to enclose it for safety.  

 

In a message dated 1/19/2017 12:59:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, jame...@hotmail.com writes:

Been looking for one to make a Jacob's Ladder with, does that fit in?
Something quick/easy to get going and elaborate on later. 

Maybe like this, but can even be more crude/hacked to start-

http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Jacobs-Ladder-Made-From-A-Salvaged-Oil-T/

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From: gral...@gmail.com <gral...@gmail.com> on behalf of Tom Gralewicz <m...@ieee.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:32 PM
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Subject: [MakerSpace] Does anyone have a use for a high voltage transformer

 

Tom Gralewicz

Chronic Maker

(414) 380-1716

milwaukeemakerspace.org

Milwaukee Makerspace | Conceive, Collaborate, Create milwaukeemakerspace.org We are Milwaukee's hacker space and fabrication lab. Be a part of a hacker/builder community where ideas are shared, innovation is fostered and the maker ...

 

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[Tom Gralewicz]

:-)

The insulator on top had to be removed or it was too tall to fit under bridges.

Total weight is over 25,000 lb

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On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Tom Gralewicz <m...@ieee.org> wrote:

Here's a picture of the transformer:

Tom Gralewicz

Chronic Maker

(414) 380-1716

milwaukeemakerspace.org

On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 2:25 PM, GRothe3646 via milwaukeemakerspace <milwaukeemakerspace@googlegroups.com> wrote:

I've made many of these using the transformers form discarded neon lights and brazing rods.  You need a glass or plastic tube to enclose it for safety.  

 

In a message dated 1/19/2017 12:59:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, jame...@hotmail.com writes:

Been looking for one to make a Jacob's Ladder with, does that fit in?
Something quick/easy to get going and elaborate on later. 

Maybe like this, but can even be more crude/hacked to start-

http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Jacobs-Ladder-Made-From-A-Salvaged-Oil-T/

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From: gral...@gmail.com <gral...@gmail.com> on behalf of Tom Gralewicz <m...@ieee.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 10:32 PM
To: milwaukeemakerspace
Subject: [MakerSpace] Does anyone have a use for a high voltage transformer

 

Tom Gralewicz

Chronic Maker

(414) 380-1716

milwaukeemakerspace.org

Milwaukee Makerspace | Conceive, Collaborate, Create milwaukeemakerspace.org We are Milwaukee's hacker space and fabrication lab. Be a part of a hacker/builder community where ideas are shared, innovation is fostered and the maker ...

 

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[Andy Amrhein]

Its a little big for me. Is it just a transmission/distribution transformer or was it special-purpose?

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[the_digital_dentist]

That will make GREAT Jacob's ladder!

[Felisha Wild]

That would be perfect for some micro circuitry I've been working on. LOL