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Re: Xfmr question

Original poster: "Christoph Bohr" <cb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hello Chris

This can be done and should not
lead to any demage if the current and
voltage for each winding is not exeeded.

This means, if the secondary was e.g 12 volts,
then you can only apply 12, maybe 14 or 15V here.
If the secondary was 120V or higher it can be hooked
up to 120V or more up to the original rating with some
margin, depending on the core.
It would be easier to advise, if you gave further information
about what exactly you are trying to do.

If you intend to use an old 120>12V tansformer as a
120>1200V.. this will not work. The core will saturate,
the current will be skyrocketing and you have an effective
source for smoke and fire.. but not HV.

regards

Christoph

----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 4:28 PM
Subject: Xfmr question


> Original poster: "Christopher" <cpfortun@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Hello......
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> I was wondering if a transformer can be damaged if you reverse the power
> connections.. Hooking up the 120 wall outlet to the secondary and hooking
> up the primary as the output? All comments are appreciated.
> Chris
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