I have used one of these. You will definitely need a surge
limiter for when you turn it on. If you take the top cover off
and shine a light into the oil, you will see a switch down there
with selectable taps, in case you want a slightly different
voltage.
I used mine for about 30 years. The utility company where I
bought it changed out the oil to non-PCB type when I bought the
xfmr for $25. That pig has moved from Rhode Island to Los Angeles
to Yuma.
Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ
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From: "Martin Flynn" <maflynn@theflynn.org>
Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 11:58 AM
To: "AMPS List" <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: [Amps] backwards plate transformer
> I picked up a used 5 KVA GE transformer. 2400V primary,
> 120/240V
> secondary. With 208 on the secondary (I am running it
> backwards) I
> am measuring 2500 unloaded on the primary.
>
> Anyone using a backwards transformer for plate & are there
> other issues
> I should be on the lookout for?
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