[HomeBrew] Transformer rating.

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:15:59 -0000

Not with a multimeter.
Run up with low watts light bulb in series with the mains.
Read volts on primary and secondaries.
Ratios will tell if 220 or 110.
cheers

end
Barry Kirkwood PhD ZL1DD
Signal Hill Homestay
66 Cory Road
Palm Beach
Waiheke Island 1240
NEW ZEALAND
www.waiheke.co.nz/signal.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: zs6dx <[email protected]>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 10:48 AM
Subject: [HomeBrew] Transformer rating.

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> Hi everyone,
>
> Is there a easy way (with a multimeter) to find out if the AC transformer
in
> an old piece of equipment is rated at 110V or 220V ?. If not I suppose I
can
> try and run it on 110V and then decide !
>
> Thanks for the information, I am restoring/rebuilding a few old radios and
I
> would hate to damage them !
>
> 73, Rudi de ZS6DX/V51VE
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