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Re: Bombarder set up

Posted By: chilli
Date: Friday, 16 August 2013, at 1:57 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Bombarder set up (SVP Neon Equipment)


That's just great :-(, well I guess it back to looking - if anyone has a lead on a bombarder in the states or uk that can be used on a 240v 50Hz 60amp service please let me know - I have cash waiting
Thanks
Chilli

> No, you will not be able to use it on a 60
> amp service.

> It means you need a dedicated 120 amp
> circuit just for the bombarder/choke. You
> *may* be able to get by with a 100 amp
> circuit if everything is wired correctly
> (including, but not limited to primary wire
> size) according to Transco's schematic so
> you don't get any power surges when the
> bombarder is engaged, but you will not be
> able to run anything else when the bombarder
> is on - nothing else: No vacuum pump, no air
> blower and nothing in your house.

> In the US the minimum electrical service to
> a house is 200 amp, unless you live in a
> very old house that has not been updated. So
> you can get by with a decent garage neon
> shop as long as there are not a lot of other
> things running in the house at the same
> time.

> You will also lose a lot of efficiency
> running that 60 Hz bombarder and choke on 50
> Hz.

> Mark


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