Tesla Coil Synchronous Rotary Spark Gap Motor & Mandrel

Welcome Coilers!

You are bidding on an Oriental Motor 1800 rpm synchronous motor and mandrel designed for this motor and cw & ccw operation and (1) motor run capacitor (2.03 mfd). The additional pictures you see are examples of the type of Rotary Synchronous Spark Gaps you can build with this motor and your added components.  When I started into building Tesla Coils, it wasn't long before I wanted a Rotary Gap for my Neon Transformer based coil. In over 100 hours of searching,  I found the parts I needed were hard to come by.

 To get a true synchronous gap I needed a motor that operated as a salient pole type synchronous motor. My only option seemed to be to convert a standard type motor by "grinding or machining the armature" of a standard motor. Not acceptable.  I wanted to "buy" a motor that was built for its intended purpose. I had read about these motors from the Oriental Motor Company called "Reaction Motors" that operate as a "Salient Pole". Hundreds of synchronous spark gaps have been successfully made from them.  The suggested surplus model was unavailable and the new replacement in small quanities  were $234.00 each. The companies I was directed to (Herbach, C & H and others) were all sold out of the surplus version.

I recently found a lot of these motors and capacitors that are BRAND NEW OLD STOCK! Quanities are limited so jump on this while you can!

You are bidding on just what is in the Gallery picture, the motor, custom mandrel (arbor) and the capacitor. The other pictures are just to give you some ideas on construction. I do include a diagram on how to wire the motor for best operation.

  If you viewed my previous auctions you can see I decided to sell the motor alone. This was due the requests from so many ebayers. Its been great talking to all the coilers out there, what a great group of folks from all over the world. These motors will run on 50Hz or 60Hz at 1500 rpm or 1800 rpm for our friends in other countries. I have sold quite a few in the UK, Asia and Austrailia with good feedback from the users. They just use a variac to reduce the voltage.  I also added a new model spark gap example picture (sexy brass and black G-10 and Lexan base). My flat rate shipping includes $200.00 in insurance. Please pay by paypal within 24 hours or send me a note and tell me what your intent is.

Don't forget to check out my eBay store TeslaStuff !

Thanks for looking.

Alan

A note on shipping:

 I ship fast, the next business day. I ship packages the way I like to receive them with bubble wrap, foam, quality cartons and double boxing when necessary. My shipping charge is a flat rate for the USA and Canada (see the shipping comments for Canadian rates). My rates take in to account a lot of factors and are the bare minimum I need to stay in business. All other international shipments are my actual air shipping cost and insurance, plus $5 US. Multiple items receive a $2.80 discount for each additional item. SHIPPING RATES ARE NOT NEGOTIOABLE, DON’T ASK!

Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Andale!

Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Andale!

Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Andale!