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Colloidal Gold Systems 104 How to build a MOT (micro wave oven transformer) based power supply. |
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[Disclaimer - Warning!]
You are about to read information that pertains to High Voltage and potentially dangerous electrical components and systems that if miss-used or improperly assembled could result in death. By reading this you agree to taking your time, reading everything I have to share with you and also doing a little safety research on the side before you get ahead of yourself and get hurt! You also agree that I have no control over your actions or the actions of others who may not hold me liable for the miss-use of information provided here that results in death or damage or anything else that I could be blamed for. Use this information wisely and at your own risk! Ok, Read that disclaimer once again.. it isn't there for my health, but yours! I had plans to break into this information slowly and given the demand for information I have decided to just give you the basic MOT based power supply here. Who knows? Maybe this gets things into a higher gear and the requests prompt me to elaborate and get more done on the arc/vapor colloidal gold systems publication right? Right!
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Get your
hands on a MOT! (microwave oven transformer) You can buy them online from various microwave oven parts dealers however I suggest you avoid that option. The reason? They charge too much for parts! What you should do is find a broken, thrown away or unused microwave. You can even go to Walmart and buy a cheapo one for $30.00 which isn't a bad deal considering a replacement MOT for the same oven can cost nearly 2 times as much after you include shipping. The one thing I'll touch on with salvage of a micro wave transformer from an actual microwave is this: Discharge the Capacitor with a screwdriver several times!!!! Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what you are looking for.
It is the large oval (long cylinder) grey metal thing with ' 2' (Some times 3) large terminals on the top, typically facing you when you are looking at the MOT side of the microwave. (generally the right hand side of the microwave) and it has a grey metal clamp that is held with a screw on one side to secure the capacitor. Take a screw driver (generally one you don't like much) and keeping your hands on that insulated handle (away from the metal part of the screw driver) use the screw driver to create an electrical connection between the two (all 3 if it has 3) large terminals. Remember, do this a few times to ensure it is discharged. Ok... now dig out your MOT by taking out the 4 screws that hold it into place and remove all the connectors so you can remove it. |
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Time to identify your MOT coils! There are certain variations in all MOTs that can seem confusing at first. These easy points shall make it easy. A. Your Primary coil : Primary coil has 2 connectors and very thick wire.
Notice how there are 2 coils with 2 connectors however the Primary coil is the thick coil. The other coil with 2 connectors is generally wound a few times around the transformer core and covered in fabric, or sometimes not covered in fabric. The other small coil is for purposes of microwave function that we do not need. When you have identified the small coil you can snip the extra wires from it, tape it up, or just leave it alone. It has no further purpose. B. Your Secondary Coil: Your secondary coil has very fine wire and 1 connector.
Notice how the secondary coil has one connector and one junction on the MOT core itself. It is a good time to tell you that the core should be isolated as it is part of your output!
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What do
I plug in and where? A. Your Primary Coil is your MOT input. (this is where you connect a 25vac transformer or a 3amp variac) B. Your Secondary Coil is your MOT output. This is the business end of your colloidal gold power supply.
This is a very basic layout using a 24vac 4amp transformer (on the left) to power the primary coil on the MOT. I have included an aluminum bridge over the 24vac transformer with a lighted rocker switch (rated at 115acv 5amps or better) so that I can easily switch off the system and so I know when it is on!) The output (secondary coil) from the MOT is connected to a 'terminal block' to easily change connections for the output. What I have shown are a set of alligator clips with a coiled wire to keep things neat. Remember, a clean workspace is a safer workspace. What I have not shown is the fact that all of this equipment should be screwed to a piece of wood securely with wood screws (the reason for the terminal block really, it has a hole so you can screw down the connections) so that everything can be neat and out of the way when you are working. Also notice the words "Do Not Touch Core!" in red letters on the MOT core label.
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Extra
Details... What to feed your MOT primary for dinner. This information is for the beginner. When you become comfortable with this setup and begin to see how it functions making colloidal gold then you can alter the basic setup to do greater things. In the while I ask that you start simple and keep it simple so that you don't have any unfortunate accidents. The Primary should not be fed anymore than 25-30VAC (between 3-4 amps). A. You can melt down your gold wires easily enough. B. Over voltage on your primary can cause a rapid ionization where a big hot flaming arc can jump right out of your colloidal gold electrodes and start fires, cause damage. NEVER CONNECT THE PRIMARY MOT TO 115VAC DIRECTLY!!!!
24-25 Volt Power Transformers Check the internet and do not pay more than $5.00 for one! The look the same as most power transformers.
Top of the photo shows the 115vac input for the power transformer. Bottom of the photo shows the '3' outputs of the transformer. Notice how this transformer (which is typical of a 24-25vac transformer) has 2 secondary coils with a common connection so that the transformer can be wired for 2, 12vac outputs, or one 24vac output (more combinations can be used however they do not concern us here) The information provided is driven by your requests!
Be sure to check the photo section as well as the message base.
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All content and photos copyright (c) 2005,2006,2007,2008,2009 Karl Reinhart of The Shekinahguild. |
