[SADXA] 5 KW Step Up/Step Down

[Richard Solomon]

As soon as I get it I'll know what's
inside it. Can't beat the price though.

I have a couple of 30A 120 circuits,
but I also have some 240 in the house.

It's in the garage that I might find a
use for it, on the test bench.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 9:42 PM, Ron Jones <K7RJ at comcast.net> wrote:

> Is there more in that box than a transformer. It looks as if there may be
> some active electronics.
> Also, I don't need to remind you, so this comment may be more for people
> with less experience, it is good for 5000 watts only if the primary circuit
> you plug it into can deliver 5000 watts. A typical 110 VAC outlet in your
> house is good for 15A which, in practical terms, can deliver "only" about
> 1500 watts. Also, on the 220V side, that is only 7 1/2 A. Just a reminder.
> I wonder if it would make a good isolation transformer? I'll bet that, if
> it
> is just a transformer, one could wire it to be an isolation transformer. It
> looks like a very handy piece of gear for the workbench. Thanks for the
> tip.
>
> 73
> Ron K7RJ
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sadxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:sadxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
> On Behalf Of Richard Solomon
> Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2018 9:43 AM
> To: SADXA
> Subject: [SADXA] 5 KW Step Up/Step Down
>
> Ever need 220 (or 240) for a
> quick test or to run some 240
> gear ?
>
> Woot has a deal on these;
>
> https://tools.woot.com/offers/5000-watt-converter-transformer-18
>
> I have one on order, should be
> of great use in the garage where
> I don't have 240.
>
> 73, Dick, W1KSZ
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