Re: [TCML] Disassebling a huge transformer

["garry neeley" <bamacoiler@xxxxxxxxx>]

How can I figure out the inductance besides using lcr meter?
Bamacoiler

On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 9:41 PM, bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Garry,
>
> Lamination disassembly is a daunting task (BTDT). But before you go tearing
> the xfmr apart, try to figure out the inductance. The DC resistance is not
> what you need to look at. It's the inductance which performs the current
> limiting (i.e., inductive ballast such as welders, variacs, etc..). If it's
> at least 20 mH, your in business as is. If you can get to the internal
> ribbon layers, you can attach wires which you can run to a tap to vary the
> inductance. Sure beats the alternative of tear down.
>
> Regards,
> Bart
>
> garry neeley wrote:
>
>> It is not a typical 2 winding transformer.  It has 1 winding with taps but
>> its not wound with wire.  It's wound with thick copper ribbon about 4-6
>> inches wide.  It's a huge current type transformer.  It just wouldn't cut
>> it
>> as is.  Almost no dc resistance.
>>
>> On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 10:19 AM, Chip Atkinson <chip@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>
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