At 06:15 AM 6/13/2001 -0700, Jim Smith wrote:
> This bounced yesterday so I'll try again.
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jim Smith" <jimsmith@bigvalley.net>
>To: <amps@contesting.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2001 6:53 AM
>Subject: Re: [AMPS] SB-230 transformer testing.
In-rush current isn't unusual, but drawing 2 amps with no load is quite a
bit for such a small transformer.
Phil
> > This is nothing unusual. All transformers have an inrush current when
> > first energized. The amount will vary, but expect around 8 times the
> > transformer's continuous current rating. It should not last but a moment
> > though.
> > Jim Smith, KQ6UV
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Michael Fenton" <mfent@voyager.net>
> > To: <amps@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 9:36 AM
> > Subject: [AMPS] SB-230 transformer testing.
> >
> >
> > Picked up an SB-230 at a rummage sale and I suspect the p.s. transformer
>is
> > bad. The first and second time I hit the switch it trips the breaker. The
> > third time it will stay on. I have the transformer disconnected from
> > everything but the mains supply. It draws 2 amps with nothing connected to
> > it and it seems to draw over 10 amps when I first hit the switch. Am I
> > correct to assume it is bad? 3 of 6 of the electrolytics are leaking
>badly
> > also and I
> > suspect may have put a strain on the transformer.
> >
> > Thanks Mike
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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