This is the only video I could find about fixing NST's. Great job!

That crinkly translucent paper is mica sheet paper. Used for insulation.

I have been in the neon business for 35 years. What you are handling is EXTREEMELY DANGEROUS!!!!!! That black stuff Is PCB TAR!!! VERY DANGEROUS!!!

@mathysgobeil1592

2 жыл бұрын

Well, it’s pcb’s only if the transformer was manufactured before 1977 (canada) or 1979 (usa)

From my experience from removing the shunts out of an MOT I had, the primary still moved around, so for the best and highest possible current output while still maintaining perfect insulation, put the secondaries as close against to the primaries as possible while still maintaining good isolation by use of the insulation you have.

hey i need to replace a transformer , can you tell me what does the kv rating matter. i see 3, 6,10kv for sale ?

I got my own NSTs to play with lol but I don't want to change them by removing the shunts. But that's pretty interesting that you got the shunts out without damaging any part of it. I hope we can talk soon!

@basementengineer29

7 жыл бұрын

Bobby M. The fit was pretty tight due to the design of the transformer cores, so vibration and movement of the coils was minimal. As they are right now (no shunts), these things get noticeably warm within 5 minutes of use. I don't dare move the secondaries any closer as they could cause more heating, and/or an arc that would be impossible to insulate.

@robertm.6285

7 жыл бұрын

Basement Engineer yeah I bet they do get warmer. But I can't stand MOTs sometimes

where did you get the NSTs?

If you dont want to modify it would it work again just by melting the tar and strirring it ro remove carbon tracks?

@breezetix

Жыл бұрын

no, there will still be a short somewhere in the coil(s). that will not help.

Would you no where I could buy 2 secondary coil for a 15000 volts at 30Ma for a Allanson neon light transformer? Regards Roger for a tesla coil no GFI Thank You

wayyy to go ......thankx so much for making this video.....

Pretty slick idea on more power budget friendly. Could always go 100% balls deep with multiple MOT's. Just be so careful dude you are at lethal levels now only gets more lethal from here. Peace

Can someone please help me?, i have one, is wotking but doesnt output 15000 as it should be. Just a little insignificant spark!. I've removed the tar to make sure everything is ok, but still isnt working.

@breezetix

Жыл бұрын

it's shorted internally.

wouldnt it be preferable to just heat it up and melt the tar off?

@jeffbailey4650

5 жыл бұрын

Set your electric oven on 375 degrees this may take 6 to 10 hours have something underneath the Transformer to catch the tire when it comes out wear a mask and breathe as little as possible

@breezetix

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffbailey4650 better to do it outside

@starchief93

9 ай бұрын

I wouldn't risk it

That is not the way you melt the tar out .

That black stuff is not good for your health... better wear gloves/mask next time

@greenthizzle4

6 жыл бұрын

kodyps it's tar..

@joesneon

5 жыл бұрын

EXTREEMELY DANGEROUS!!!

@vahakna

5 жыл бұрын

Inside the old transformer has black toxic polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)

@mathysgobeil1592

2 жыл бұрын

@@vahakna only if the transformer was manufactured before 1977 (canada) or 1979 (usa)

@breezetix

Жыл бұрын

@@mathysgobeil1592 there is a chance they could still use PCBs even in where it's banned