Hi:
I just purchased a 3.3KV @ 1000 ma, 40 pound, "never got warm @800
ma", transformer off the web. I measured the secondary resistance with
a Fluke 8024B DVM using several different ranges and in all cases it
came to 170 ohms. There is a secondary centertap.. and each side to
center gives about 85 ohms.. presumeably no open or hi resistance
connections. The lowest primary resistance (lots of probe digging and
twisting) reads ~1.5 ohms. He says it's a 110VAC primary which I can
live with. Is a DVM a "legal" way to measure secondary resistance, or
should I invite my buddies over and pop a 6-pack to watch thing melt
down with an amp (170 Watts Dissapation) going through it? It's about
8" x 8" x 5.5", gray metal box, "Navy" military surplus with 5/8" tall
ceramic secondary standoffs, and no markings on it. The guy said he
used it to drive a 4-1000 amp at ~1500 watts out. It's weight would
indicate it's suitability, but the ohms say otherwise. Any thoughts..
DOA.. send it back.. a nice paper weight??
'73
KI4Z
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