[Amps] Three phase transformer on single phase

Phil Clements philc at texascellnet.com
Mon May 4 19:14:50 PDT 2009


Dr. Barry,

I have converted 20 + Henry Plasma Generators to single-phase with great
results. Fortunately, only the HV transformer was 3-phase, so it was fairly
easy. When you convert the existing choke-input scheme to FWB and capacitor
input, you actually gain a few volts in the process. The center winding on
the transformer is disconnected and unused; the two outer winding primaries
are connected in parallel, observing correct phase, and a step-start is
added.

Cheers,
Phil, K5PC




Subject: [Amps] Three phase transformer on single phase
> 
> I would value any opinions or reports of experience running three
> phase transformers on single phase main supply.
> 
> We are talking about transformers with capability suitable for amateur
> tube amplifiers , say, 1kVA continuous or thereabouts.




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