Re: From Member: using Digital Equipment Corp Transformers

dcassyc1 wrote:

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> Hi All,
> I have a DEC power transformers which uses an oil filled capacitor on
> one of the windings, I suppose to provide Power Factor correction. The
> capacitor is missing and I don't know what value it should be.
> Is there a method I can use to determine the capacitor value?
> Is it possible to use this transformer without the capacitor?
> cheers,
> Denis
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I'm no expert on this stuff but I believe the only reason to use a
capcitor is to supply a jolt of electricity to something like a motor
that needs to start under a load.
Doug