[Amps] 3 PLATE TRANSFORMERS THAT NEED A NEW HOME.

Dr. David Kirkby drkirkby@ntlworld.com
Tue, 20 Aug 2002 01:33:20 +0100


kenw2dtc wrote: 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "NI4L" <ni4l@charter.net>
> 
> "GE model 81g465 rated 1.1KVA. 115v in 4620kv@750miliamps center tap."
> 
> Hi,
>   If  the transformer plate tag says 1.1 KVA it's unlikely you could get 750
> mills out no matter how you hook it up, do you agree?

No, at least on a continuous basis. 

The VA at 750 mA is 4620*0.75=3465 VA, which is a lot more than 1.1 kVA. 

The subject does say '3 PLATE transformers'. You might just manage if all 3 were
used in parallel and care taken to load share. 

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