[Amps] Transformer question

[Tom W8JI]

>I understand what your`e saying...Iv`e done it that way 
>many times too,what
> I want to do is run a balanced input drawing equal current 
> from both legs of
> the 240v ac mains as well as isolating the rf deck primary 
> from the
> hvps..

Not only that, it is illegal and a shock hazard to use the 
ground wire as a neutral. You would need a four wire outlet 
or otherwise somehow ensure the power return neutral was 
isolated from the chassis.

The transformer should be fine the way you suggested.

73 Tom