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Re: toroidial transformer winding question

Subject: Re: toroidial transformer winding question
From: Pooh Bear
Date: Thu, 25 May 2006 15:30:22 +0100
Newsgroups: sci.electronics.basics

cwaugs@xxxxxx wrote:

> I have several toroidial transformers that have two 115v windings and
> two 25v windings on each. The way I understand electricity each 115v
> winding would only go 1/2 way around the toroid then the 25v winding is
> on top of that winding  is this correct? or do both windings go all the
> way around? that would be more of a 1:1 isolation transformer (if the
> 25v windings were gone)  Am I thinking correctly?  Thanks  Res.

Best coupling is acheived with all windings going 'all the way round'.

Don't use 2 primary windings for isolation. The insulation used isn't intended
for safety isolation.

Graham



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