In Reply to: RE: Help wiring transformer - simple question... posted by Paul Joppa on October 14, 2017 at 17:11:19:
Good point. But if the transformer primary windings are rated 110V and can withstand the 119V, the secondary voltage will increase around 8% to 17.3V which is OK for my purpose. The transformer is not too old, it's a Hammond from around maybe 1980-ish and is in like-new condition. I'm gonna roll the dice and see if it can withstand the higher voltage. Also I intend to parallel the primary 110v windings and the secondary 16V windings [observing the phase very carefully- it's well marked].The reason it's rated for 110V is that it is a kind of oddball buck-boost type, the type mentioned by khorns below. There doesn't seem to be any reason it wouldn't work just dandy as a power transformer.
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- RE: Yes, it's a nice steady 119 VAC in my house. - mr.bear 10/15/1722:08:20 10/15/17 (0)