This bounced yesterday so I'll try again.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Smith" <jimsmith@bigvalley.net>
To: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 6:53 AM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] SB-230 transformer testing.
> This is nothing unusual. All transformers have an inrush current when
> first energized. The amount will vary, but expect around 8 times the
> transformer's continuous current rating. It should not last but a moment
> though.
> Jim Smith, KQ6UV
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael Fenton" <mfent@voyager.net>
> To: <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 9:36 AM
> Subject: [AMPS] SB-230 transformer testing.
>
>
> Picked up an SB-230 at a rummage sale and I suspect the p.s. transformer
is
> bad. 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
>
>
>
>
>
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