K4KYV:
>The only way I have managed to keep matching transformers for my 900
>foot beverage is to mount the transformer inside a defunct tube base
>and mount a corresponding socket in a weather-proof box (I use a
>standard rural mailbox for this). Whenever there is a threat of
>severe thunderstorms in the area, I go out and manually unplug the
>tranformer assembly from the socket, and leave it lying disconnected
>inside the closed mailbox. I got tired of rewinding that
>transformer, and haven't lost one since I installed it in the plug-in assembly.
You're changing the topic (enamel
scratches) but I disconnect my Beverage
wires with relays when lighting is near.
I've never lost a transformer although
I've had both small reed relays and the
termination resistors completely explode.
I open circuit very small reed relays for this
purpose precisely because they cannot
handle high current and act as fuses
ahead of the transformer itself. Probably
also a good reason to use small interconnect
wire (e.g. #30).
My question was about checking
for shorts immediately after winding using
an analyzer. The same technique would
apply to checking for lightning damage
before opening the enclosure.
73, Bill W4ZV
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