Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Torroid Question

Chris L wrote:

>Maybe some of you qualified guys can tell me what output amperage the
>following transformers are good for.
>
>I picked up three Ferrite Torroid transformers. Here is what I can make
>out on the very poor photocopy: 120v - 20va Input, 88v output, 44 volt
>

Wait a minute! 20 VA? That is less than 20 Watts!

>output secondarys
>AV= 4xx (Cant tell what the x's are)... I= x.2 (don't know what x is)
> They go about 5 lbs and they are almost 5" in diameter and 1-3/4" thick.
>
>There is a number on it, but I do not know if it can lead to anything:
> R53244UD100T
>
>

Hmm, these should be good for more than 20 VA. based on weight, it
seems. But, assuming the
20 VA is correct, I= (VA)/V = 20/88 = 0.227 A at 88 Volts, or 20/44 =
0.455 A.

You won't run a very big motor with these.

Jon