[ARC5] UPS Transformers

[Rich Post]

Hi Brian,

We have a similar problem in the USA.  The ANSI standard since 1954 has
allowed a range of 114 to 126 volts for the USA.  Over the years the
nominal voltage has crept upwards to the top of that range.  My older
radios prefer 110-115 especially certain brands and models, easily seen on
my wattmeter as saturation is approached.  By coincidence in this
discussion, I use a re-purposed transformer and housing, outlets, and other
parts from a dead UPS in bucking service for those radios.

Thanks for clarification of your comments.

Cheers es 73,
Rich KB8TAD



On Thu, Nov 19, 2015 at 1:16 AM, Brian <brianclarke01 at optusnet.com.au>
wrote:

> Hello Rich,
>
> white goods. A transformer designed for 220 Vac + or - 10% is not happy
> running at 265 Vac, the kind of peak we get in this so-called homologated
> country. It is cheaper for the electricity distribution authorities to run
> higher Voltage than install new generation equipment.
>
>