[Amps] Transformers in series

[KD7QAE]

There is NO requirement that cores be grounded to operate.  You can tie 
the core to any potential you need to assure the insulation ratings are 
not exceeded.  Electrostatic shields are another thing altogether.  In 
the unlikely event that your transformer has an electrostatic shield 
between windings or wrapped around the outside of the core, be sure that 
the green drain wire (or green/yellow) is either floating or tied to the 
appropriate potential to assure teh insulation charactersitics of the 
transformer are met.

Tomm


Bill Turner wrote:

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>At 06:50 PM 3/11/2006, Barrie Smith wrote:
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>>I know I can get double the rated voltage of each transformer this 
>>way, but what about the amperage, does it double, too?
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>Another subtlety to be aware of when doing this is the insulation 
>between windings and core. If the core is grounded, as it should be, 
>and one end of the series string is also grounded, the core at the 
>high end of the string is experiencing twice the voltage it was designed for.
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>In some configurations this is important and in others it is not. 
>Just something to keep in mind during the design phase.
>
>Bill, W6WRT
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