[ARC5] Vibrator Power Supplies

[Scott Robinson]

Folks,

Vibrators usually go at 115Hz, so you might think it wouldn't be OK at 
60 Hz. However, read on:

*Many* years ago, I converted a 1950s Buick radio to run on 6V 6Hz, by 
wiring one side of the power transformer primary to the 6V heater line, 
now of course 6 v AC.

It worked fine for decades.

FWIW,

Scott


On 7/29/18 10:45 AM, Robert  Eleazer wrote:
> Today I dismantled on old Lear aircraft radio power supply to use the 
> chassis for something else.
> Are vibrator power supply transformers likely to work well on 60 HZ or 
> are they designed to use higher frequencies?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Wayne
> WB5WSV
>