[Amps] backwards plate transformer

[Roger]

On 6/1/2010 10:03 AM, Dave Hachadorian wrote:
> I have used one of these. You will definitely need a surge
> limiter for when you turn it on. If you take the top cover off
> and shine a light into the oil, you will see a switch down there
> with selectable taps, in case you want a slightly different
> voltage.
>
> I used mine for about 30 years. The utility company where I
> bought it changed out the oil to non-PCB type when I bought the
> xfmr for $25. That pig has moved from Rhode Island to Los Angeles
> to Yuma.
>    
As long as you stay within the ratings of the transformer, it doesn't 
care if it's used as a step up or step down transformer.

73

Roger (K8RI)
> Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
> Yuma, AZ
>
>
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> From: "Martin Flynn"<maflynn at theflynn.org>
> Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2010 11:58 AM
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> Subject: [Amps] backwards plate transformer
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>    
>> I picked up a used 5 KVA GE transformer.   2400V primary,
>> 120/240V
>> secondary.    With 208 on the secondary (I am running it
>> backwards)  I
>> am measuring  2500 unloaded on the primary.
>>
>> Anyone using a backwards transformer for plate&  are there
>> other issues
>> I should be on the lookout for?
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