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    Feb 2, 2015, 07:28 PM
    What's the difference between a Tesla-coil and a transformer
    A Tesla-coil seems to be transformer only differing in it's geometrical design?
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    Feb 3, 2015, 01:10 PM
    The basic concept is similar but they are used for different purposes. Internally they are different and the output is very different. Think of a Tesla coil as the coil or coil pack in your car. Very high voltage and low current. So, starting with 12 V, you get 20,000V. With a transformer, the wiring design influences the output, typically higher amperage and lower voltages. Your house is a good example, 480 V at the pole, 240 at your house, 200-400 Amps. If you Google "Tesla coil vs a transformer", you can find the design details and how they differ. Tesla was quite a unique inventor who espoused AC voltage when Edison was for DC. Glad AC won out.
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