>Tom commented:-
>
>>Hi Peter,
>
>>It is the transformer's ESR, not leakage reactance, that limits
>>inrush current.
...snip...
>
>and Rich said:
>
>>>It is leakage reactance, as opposed to winding resistance that limits
>>>the current? If so, what's the power factor, or doesn't one worry?
>
>>The current limiting is done with the core.
>
> which comments have confused me. Rich seems to be suggesting that
>limiting is derived from core saturation - or am I misunderstanding?
No. The core in question is quite similar to the saturable
(current-limiting) cores used in neon sign transformers.
-Rich-
R. L. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K
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