[ARC5] Bucking transformer configurations.
Neil
neilb at ihug.co.nz
Mon Dec 10 17:26:24 EST 2012
> Putting the secondary winding in the neutral line will lift the neutral
> off ground. This is a very bad idea, IMO.
>
> -John
>
>===============
>> 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.
I think what Brian means is to put the secondary in the Neutral side
of the original transformer rather than its live (Active or Phase) side.
This would indeed minimize the chances of the (older) bucking
transformer breaking down to ground.
73 de Neil ZL1ANM
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