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Author:Merlin (registered user: 4643 posts )
Date: Thu, Apr 19th, 2012 @ 15:12 ( . )
On 04/18/2012 @ 19:27, Henry Ramsey wrote :
Isn't there a rule of thumb to not exceed 80% of a PT ampacity?

Typical power factor for a capacitor input filter is 0.65, so if a transformer is rated for 2Arms then it will probably reach its limit when you suck
2 * 0.65 = 1.3A rectified DC.
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------* 11.9VDC, 6VAC at CT
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--------------* 13.32VAC across heaters
4/21/2012 @ 20:16--------------Henry Ramsey
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