[ARC5] 28 volt transformer question ?

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 8 Sep 2020 at 21:54, Hubert Miller wrote:

> I think I still have a real nice looking transformer from a microwave oven that I was thinking about.
> It has a 1300 volt secondary. I was thinking I could peel off the low voltage winding, then peel off
> enough HV turns to give more like 1000 volts out. This reminds me I should find that thing and 
> finally decide go - no go ( dispose ).
> -Hue 

That would work. In fact, there are several articles in various ham mags on how to use those.

There are a couple of things you have to keep in mind though: usually one side of the 
secondary winding is connected to the core.

Secondly, there is a "magnetic shunt" you need to remove, but all it takes is a hammer and a 
screwdriver. It is usually simply wedged in place.

Ken W7EKB