Paul, it might be tough meeting your requirements AND staying with the same
transformer core. If you want higher CCS current rating , you might not be
able to stay with the same core. Higher CCS rating generally means larger
gage secondary (and maybe primary) wire, which occupies more space in the
lamination window. If the existing core window is already full (and it
likely is), there's no way you'll be able to rewind with larger wire and
have it fit.
If you still want to bullet proof the thing but stay within the existing
transformer volume, your only solution may be a new transformer on a strip
wound "C" core from Dahl or whomever. The "C" cores enable higher overall
ratings on a physically smaller core.
Call me during the day @ (905)546-6022 and we can discuss further. I know
of a couple of custom winders in the Toronto area.
Phil
VE3OZZ
At 11:26 PM 12/14/98 -0500, you wrote:
>
>If YOU owned a Henry 3K amplifier (bear with me, please) and you were
>hell-bent on repairing it with the view of NEVER blowing another plate
>transformer, and you are a contester and want the amp (transformer and
>other components) to run cool. What would you be considering with regard to
>a replacement transformer (make, model, specifications) or, if you were
>considering rewinding the original Triad core, what specs would you want?
>_________________________________
>I copies the following from the Dahl site:
>
>HENRY 3K ER PLATE EXACT REPLACEMENT, TRIAD P/N 70400 EI-250 X 5" 29GM6XRH
>04 65 $425.00
>
>PR) 230 VAC 60 HZ HI-LO TAP S1) 3800/2800 VAC @ 600MA CCS
>
>DM) HT = 8.250 WT = 6.250 DT = 8.150 MD = 7.000 MW = 5.000 WT = 65.2 LBS
>
>______________________________________
>
>I was surprised the Triad was rated at only 600ma. If I'm going to get this
>rewound up here (I live in Toronto), and the transformer must remain the
>same dimensions, can the specifications be improved upon (i.e., 800 ma, or
>1,000 ma)?
>
>Should I decide to buy an new transformer, can any you suggest a
>manufacturer, website if available.
>
>Any other pertinent info that I haven't thought of would also be appreciated.
>
>Post to reflector, please.
>
>73, Paul Hicks.
>ve3bbh@interlog.com
>
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