[Amps] Transformer i.d.

[Gary Schafer]

Glen,

If you don't find any info on the transformer hook a 12 volt filament
transformer up to the primary and measure the secondary. The 3000 volt
winding should read around 300 volts or so.

You could ohm it out first but be sure to short out the primary with a clip
lead first so you don't zap your meter.

73
Gary  K4FMX

> -----Original Message-----
> From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Glen Zook
> Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 8:15 PM
> To: amps at contesting.com
> Subject: [Amps] Transformer i.d.
> 
> I now have a transformer that is reportedly rated at 3000 volts at 1
> amp.
> 
> The transformer is supposedly from either a Henry or Alpha amplifier.
> It weighs about 70 pounds.  The nomenclature is as follows:
> 
> Elect Corp of America
> South Gate
> p/n ECA 1028
> 
> Unfortunately, there is no other information on the transformer such as
> which terminal is which tap on the secondary.  The primary terminals are
> obvious, they are completely different from the terminals on the
> secondary.  The primary terminals are numbered 6, 7, and 8.  These are
> very large solder terminals.
> 
> The secondary terminals are numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.  These are
> machine screw studs mounted on an insulating material.  What I really
> need to know is how these 5 terminals are configured.  I sincerely don't
> want to have to apply voltage and then measure the voltage.
> 
> Anyone have some information on this particular transformer?
> 
> Glen, K9STH
> 
> Website:  http://k9sth.com
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