Even if the bulbs are only running on 300 watts, that is still very good results, as the input is only supposed to be only 60 watts. 
   I have not seen neon sign transformers that are outputting that high a current from such a small box, but, maybe it's true. Seams  to me that they are only outputting very low mAs.  Still... that's a pretty good result obtained from that system.
  Even if those bulbs are only lighting 1/2 brightness, it is still a lot of light for only 60watts.  What is the bulbs were CFL, or LED bulbs, running at 25 watts each bulb?
That would be more than enough lumins to light my house, big time.

Quote from: Hoppy on September 07, 2013, 07:18:26 AM
You've got your wires crossed!!
Crossed wires

cross is important



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Quote from: 00 on September 07, 2013, 10:37:47 AM
cross is important



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How do you know that?

Why are you showing polarity designations on an AC transformer?

Quote from: Hoppy on September 07, 2013, 10:56:58 AM
How do you know that?

Why are you showing polarity designations on an AC transformer?

As you are talking about transformers,  how about unconventional transformers what got primaries and secondaries in sections? Правильный трансформатор Романова (12 sections, 6 for primary, 6 for secondary, does not consume current from mains even if there is small load on secondary)