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Postage for something that big to the UK would probably cost more than buying one new in this country i think. I have been emailing sign shops asking if they have any old NST's. Most have not got back to me but 1 said they have a couple of 5kV ones. Is 5kV enough for a small coil?
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It depends on the current. Multiply the voltage and current output to get the wattage and compare transformers that way. It's probably 5kv at 15 or 30mA which will make for a pretty small coil, yes. At best you should expect maybe 5-6 in streamers. It all depends.
To give you some perspective, I have a 9kv 30mA NST (270 watts) and I can get over 10in sparks when they arc to a grounded wire. I could probably get more with a bit more fine tuning.
I've got a 9kv 60mA that I can sell you but like you said postage will be expensive.
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i tried a 15kV obit, solid state, for my SGTC and it wouldn't run it. i eventually tracked down a NST on ebay and this worked great. it took nearly a year to find one in UK or pay £160 for a new one from signbuyer.co.uk
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Will this transformer do?
