[Amps] Filament transformer needed

[gdaught6@Stanford.edu]

On 13 Oct 2002 at 12:11, Jim Smith wrote:

> Bill,
> I've got a transformer that produces 6.6 volts with a multi-tap
> primary. If you feed it with 240V to the proper taps, you should get
> 12.57 volts. It's rated at 535 working volts.

Not a good idea in general!  Fewer volts is fine, but putting 220 on a 110 primary to 
double the output volts is asking for trouble... in the form of high temperatures, high 
primary currents, and blown fuses.  

Even if the primary can be properly wired for 220VAC, the secondary will still be 6.6 
volts.

73,