[Amps] Bridging 120v loads across HV primary windings

[Jim Brown]

On Sat, 29 May 2010 08:05:54 -0700, Vic K2VCO wrote:

>If I put the filament transformer across one half and the screen supply across 
>the other, would the unbalanced currents cause the voltage on the lightly loaded 
>side to be excessive? 

Hi Vic,

It's perfectly OK to hang a small load across half of a center-tapped primary. 
"Small" is in comparison to the primary current. Ten Tec does this for the fan in 
their 425 amp. The only thing I would worry about is pushing the transformer 
beyond its ratings, or generating a LOT of imbalance. 

73,

Jim K9YC