>Picked up an SB-230 at a rummage sale and I suspect the p.s. transformer is
>bad.
To determine if a transformer is bad, disconnect the secondaries, apply
rated volts and measure primary I. If a 230's transformer draws more
than 1A, or if it heats up, I would suspect a winding short.
>The first and second time I hit the switch it trips the breaker. The
>third time it will stay on. I have the transformer disconnected from
>everything but the mains supply. It draws 2 amps with nothing connected to
>it and it seems to draw over 10 amps when I first hit the switch. Am I
>correct to assume it is bad? 3 of 6 of the electrolytics are leaking
>badly also and I
>suspect may have put a strain on the transformer.
>
> Thanks Mike
>
>
>
- R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.
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