Wonder if both mfgrs are talking actual current draw - meased with meter -
during operation or whether they are just giving nominal ratibgs.
E.g., is TT saying 'We recommend that you plan a 22o V 15 Amp line'.
Been an awful lot of band width on this topic. Wht not just call TT and QRO
and ask them.
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul <pfb@eriecoast.com>
To: tentec@contesting.com <tentec@contesting.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Date: Sunday, September 19, 1999 11:51 PM
Subject: [TenTec] Type and Size of the Tentec Transformer
>
>Next Question Ham operators,
>
>On the Tentec Centurian it is rated at 110V with 30 amp draw and for 220V
>it needs 15amp draw.
>
>QRO has a unit that is running two 500z's with a 110v current draw of
20amps
>and a 220v current draw of 20 amps. I beleve it is the one with 32 lb
>transformer from DAHL.
>
>Can anyone explain if it is the size and make of the transformer that is
>making such a difference in the required currnt draw. These amps are
close
>to apples to apples and oranges to oranges comparisons in wattage output
and
>tubes. QRO has two models -- one with a 21 lb transformer with Pride tubes
>and QSK optional for $1895.00 and one with a 32 lb transformer choice of
>Amperex tubes or Triton tubes and QSK ready to go for $2095.00.
>
>Is the Tentec Transformer a reason for the different current consumption?
>That appears to be a substantial difference in power requirements.
>Something I have to keep an eye on.
>
>This is one that I don't have an answer too. Anyone ever check the weight
of
>a tentec Centurian Transformer?? How do I compare this aspect in looking
at
>various Amps? I see nothing in the Tentec literature on the Transformer
>other than wiring and current needed.
>
>
>Paul
>KI8HO
>
>
>
>
>
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