Re: Series-ing Potential Transformers

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Original poster: "Crow Leader" <tesla-at-lists.symmetric-dot-net> 

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Subject: Re: Series-ing Potential Transformers


 > Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>
 >
 >
 > A PT will not withstand a 100% voltage increase (any interior winding
point
 > to ground) for very long.  It will work, but it will also fail.
 >
 > Pole xmfrs in oil can do this but not PTs with solid insulation.

It sounds like he is connecting two in series, with one terminal of each
centertapped to ground. Then question is can whatever transformer he's using
handle full voltage on one terminal. Polrmount distribution transformers
can, not sure about potential transformers.

KEN