Re: Super plate transformer on E-bay

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


If the specs say 2-3 KHZ the transformer will contain approx 35% less iron,
draws more current, which will cause it to rapidly overheat at 60 Hz. You
might pass on this one.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 > If one were to physically have this transformer in hand, how would it's
 > suitability for 60 Hz be tested?  Monitor the primary current while
voltage
 > is brought up on the primary slowly looking for saturation?  Any other
 > better methods that could give a bit more quantifiable answer?  I'm
thinking
 > about buying it, and if it doesn't work well for LV 60 HZ, make an IGBT
 > driver (I have tons of IGBT bricks, and I've been waiting to play with
them
 > . . .)