Re: Dr R's 16KV 300ma transformer

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


Shunted transformers, for most power applications, represent inefficiency.
Inefficiency costs money.

They are a necessity for applications such as a TC where the spark gap
represents a short circuit for a small period of time.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 > I guess shunted transformers can be done right(although the only other
kind
 > I can think of are welders, which dont really matter much as long as they
 > burn well). But with my 4 pack I have a HUGE magnetizing current(1600
 > watts!). I guess part can attributed to bad power factor and the fact that
 > the cores are running at 70000+ lines of flux per sq inch. But why dont
all
 > transformers have shunts? I know the winding over winding method prevents
 > the use of them, but I'm sure shunts could save more than one small
 > transformer which was accidentally shorted/wired wrong/etc.
 >
 > ---Eric