[ARC5] Bucking transformer configurations.

J. Forster jfor at quikus.com
Mon Dec 10 12:21:23 EST 2012


Putting the secondary winding in the neutral line will lift the neutral
off ground. This is a very bad idea, IMO.

-John

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> Both diagrams assume the insulation of the secondary from the transformer
> core is OK. In older transformers, that may not be the case. So, if you
> use
> an older transformer, connect the secondary nearest neutral.
>
> 73 de Brian, VK2GCE.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kenneth G. Gordon" <kgordon2006 at frontier.com>
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> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 6:05 PM
> Subject: [ARC5] Bucking transformer configurations.
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>
>> For those who may be a bit confused about the correct connections for
>> bucking transformers, if you go here:
>>
>> http://www.w7ekb.com/glowbugs/rx/receivers.htm
>>
>> and scroll down to 8) Line Voltage Adjustment.
>>
>> you will find PDF diagrams of both methods, suitable for printing.
>>
>>
>> Kenneth G. Gordon W7EKB
>>
>> "Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."--- John
>> Wayne
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