RE: AC to DC ,,ONE LAST QUESTION... PLEASE!!!!

Hi Jeff,

Yes, you can connect two transformers to double the output amps. You need
to connect them in parallel. The voltage will be the same (24 VAC in this
case). You should take care to use transformers with very similar output
characteristics. If the output impedances are radically different you could
be in for
nasty surprises.

What I always do is use two identical transformers, never had a problem.

Take care

Gary

> Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 06:03:25 -0000
> From: "jeffdavis516" <cadman@...>
> Subject: AC to DC ,,ONE LAST QUESTION... PLEASE!!!!
>
> I've been holding off from asking but this topic has not come up
> yet. (I think)
>
> It is possible to increase the AMPs if you somehow use two
> transformers? What I mean is lets say if I want 20 amps output can I
> use to 10 amp transformers and connect the secondary side somehow to
> double the amps? The reason I'm asking this is because I was looking
> on the Mouser web site for 20 amp transformers but could only find
> 24VAC @ 10 amp. I saw a little note at the bottom of the page about
> wiring two transformers to get double the amps.
>
> Any comments about this?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Jeff Davis
> http://www.homecnc.info
>