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Get more current from a 12kV transformer.?

I have a 12kV, 30mA neon transformer and a 150V, 3.3A max variac. I want to allow more current throughout the circuit that is being powered but the neon trans can only deliver but so much current but alot of voltage. The variac delivers the current I need but not the voltage.Can I power the neon transformer using the variac and then run a parallel line to the outputs of the neon trans to boost the current? I'll make sure they are in phase so that the variac doesn't absorb the high-voltage output. This configuration is sort of how one would hook up batteries in parallel to allow for more current. Will the neon trans's high-voltage output dominate over the low voltage?If I absolutly cannot do it this way then is there another way using the same components?Thanks,

Answer:

A pad fixed transformer rated no longer below 250kVa is accessible for this installation. Require the flexibility organization to position in ability provide contained in the 33 Kv to 12 Kv edge. yet another transformer, 12KV/240-100 and twenty volts must be mandatory. An engineer or carry close electrician is mandatory right here.
The transformer current rating (amperage) is the maximum rating the transformer will put out before it burns up. By connecting a device that requires more current, the transformer will attempt to put out more but will overheat and fail. I.E., if you want more current, get a bigger transformer period! There is no other method.

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