Re: Motor and Power Supply Questions

Hi Jerry,

I agree, there would be no problems with a series connection as long as
the minimum current rating was observed. As you've noted, PARALLEL is
another story! The current ratings AND the voltage rating must match!

Alan KM6VV


Carol & Jerry Jankura wrote:

>
> Out of curiosity, why would matched transformers be required for a SERIES
> connection. (I understand the need for a parallel connection, but would
> expect that except for having to use the lowest rated transformer as your
> maximum current, that there would be no similar problem with the series
> connected transformers)
>
> -- Jerry
>
> |Hi Ralph,
> |
> |If you are going for the maximum, you should be able to get EXACTLY
> |THE SAME transformers and connect them in series. This would double
> |the voltage output. MATCHED transformers are a must.