>In a message dated 2/9/04 09:11:57 AM Eastern Standard Time,
>Chuck_Partain@Maxtor.com writes:
>
>
>> I was asking about a 240v pri 2800v sec. 1.5A CCS , The Peter Dahl I
>> bought a few years ago is 74 lb's. The MagCap is only 30lb's , maybe
>> bigger
>> is not better?
>> I would like to hear from those that are using the MagCap before I place
>> an
>> order, good, bad or whatever
>> Tks Ed N5BLZ
>>
>>
>>
>
>I DO NOT suggest being an authority on this subject about transformers, but
>in my experience over the years with them, it sounds to me that 30 pounds
>for a
>1.5ACCS transformer is very light weight. Seems to me that it should weigh
>at least twice that! I thought that the Hypersil method of winding
>transformers lowered the weight somewhat, but even at that they tend to be
>heavy. If the
>weight of that is really 30 pounds for a 1.5A CCS transformer, I would like
>to know how they accomplish that. perhaps someone on the list is an
>authority
>on this and can explain how they lighten up the weight of such a powerful
>transformer! I once bought a NEW Hypersil from Mr. PD, it is 3000v@2A
>CCS, as I
>recall it weighs about 60 pounds or more!
>73 Louie W1QJ
** The bottom-line with Hipersil® transformers is winding resistance,
not advertised ratings.
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