Re: transformer question

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "rekmac" <rkonnen@t...> wrote:

> I've got a tranformer that has a 30v 5a tag on it, but it only has

2

> wires coming off it, is this useable ? If it is how would this be
> wired in the circuit? Anyone got an idea?
> Richard

Ah, I don't think that's a transformer. Look carefully and make sure
there are not some additonal connections (solder type, stake-ons,
etc). Even an autotransformer would normally have 3 leads and you
probably don't want to use that anyway.

How large is this puppy? Sounds like it might be a choke (2 leads)
but chokes are not normally voltage rated...hum.

One thing is for sure: normal transformers have a minimum of 4 leads
(2 primary and 2 secondary). Usually my problem is that a "surprise"
transformer has too many leads.