[ARC5] Death Angel Flyby

[Roy Morgan]

Wayne suggests an isolation transformer - very good if you find one. A few variable voltage transformers ARE isolation transformers but this type is very uncommon. 

But:

Sola voltage regulation transformers are also isolation devices (do confirm this for any you may have - do not take my word for it!)

In addition, they limit the available current to something above the transformer’s rating. (This varies from type to type and also depends on the input voltage. ) At 15 to 30 percent over the current rating, the output voltage collapses to near zero. This is effective built-in protection against overload and short circuits. 

Upon removal of the over current, the thing returns to normal operation with no damage to itself and no blown fuse.   

Roy sends.

> On Nov 16, 2019, at 5:22 PM, Robert Eleazer wrote:
>  ..,
> By the way, I picked up a 500W isolation transformer at the Melbourne hamfest several years ago for $5.00.  Y'all might keep your eyes open for one.  I have blown too many fuses when using a Variac and plan to discontinue that practice.
>   
> Wayne
> WB5WSV
> 
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