[ARC5] Radio Shack transformers - was:Vibrator Power Supplies

[Geoff]

That RS 1.2A transformer is popular with the typical 6-9 tube AC receiver 
owner which only draws in the 60-80W range so it doesnt overheat.

Hammond is the usual choice for better quality.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Cromwell" <wrcromwell at gmail.com>
To: <jfor at quikus.com>
Cc: "ARC-5 List" <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>; "Roy Morgan" <k1lky at earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2012 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: [ARC5] Radio Shack transformers - was:Vibrator Power Supplies


> Hi,
>
> I have a 12 volt CT model and 2 24 volt CT RS transformers. The 24 Volt
> unit is on my bench right now to power the heaters in an ARC-5 receiver
> (BC-453). It's only being called on for about 450 mA but does not even
> get warm to the touch after running for several hours. I have another 24
> volt unit here. I'll check them out with a heavier load, too. I'll check
> the temps and look at the waveforms. Might get to that over the weekend.
> I am using and planning to use more old iron and I want to *know*, too.
> In fact I can double the load by running the heaters in my BC-454 at the
> same time. They are sitting side by side.
>
> Line voltage here has been around 125 volts when I have looked.
>
> 73,
>
> Bill  KU8H
>
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