> I've been offered one of these at a very low cost.
> I'd like to hear from guys that have used these type
> of transformers to build HV Power Supplies for their
> amps. Any tips or precautions?
> 73,
[Steve Katz] I have, and always regretted it. Too big, too heavy,
don't need the weatherproof casing, the old ones contain PCB-laden
transformer oil...and the one I had was 7200V primary (which of course
became the secondary), kind of high for most applications. There are 4400V
versions out there which are probably more useful, but still awfully big,
heavy and ugly for a hamshack. I finally sold the whole amp (6' rack
cabinet, dual 4-1000As, xfmr occupied the entire bottom half of the cabinet)
just to get away from it! -WB2WIK/6
> Bill
>
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