[ARC5] Bucking transformer configurations.

[WA5CAB at cs.com]

Sorry, but your "correction" claims that white is black.

In a message dated 12/11/2012 00:43:27 AM Central Standard Time, 
neilb at ihug.co.nz writes: 
> From WA5CAB:
> >In the first place, I don't recall anyone talking about using vintage 
> >buck/boost transformers.  I agree with John.  There is no valid
> >excuse not to connect the equipment in the normal way.
> 
> You're just plain wrong. Bill Cromwell KU8H wrote the following:
> "In my own case the older transformer is going to be the protected load
> and one of the newer transformers is likely going to be in the buck
> position. Insulation breakdown could be a problem but I think that's not
> very likely (in my applications) even with an older transformer. In any
> event - that's what fuses are for. You DO use those don't you? I'm
> pretty sure they have saved my hardware, my home, and possibly my life
> several times."
> 
> >Also, no one wrote anything (or nothing useful) about any appliances.  
> The
> >subject was vintage radios designed for either 110/60 or 220/50 mains.  
> If
> >you want to complain about the low quality of your washer or cooktop, go 
> find
> >the appliance list.
> 
> Your rudeness indicates you will most likely not admit to being wrong,
> or even acknowledge this correction. Go find the "Etiquette on Forums" 
> group.
> 

Robert Downs - Houston
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