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How hot can a Transformer get?

By Invader

8 years ago


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#3 8 years ago

I recently checked my transformers in ST, Lotr and MM, they felt luke-warm after a few hours. I am interrested in this as well because i have (sound) insulated my ST and I dont want to risk a spontanious burn of the insulation material...

#15 8 years ago

i don't think a transformer normally get too hot to touch. if you wrongly connect the 110v/220V input there would be other obvious problems. If there were to high currents be pulled from it, it could overheat but in that case a fuse at the secondary circuit will blow, unless its bridged by a nail or some sort.
maybe it is whithin the transormer itself, some windings could interfer with eachother when the insulation becomes weak or so. None of my transormers get too hot to touch .. till today...knock on wood!

#16 8 years ago

on a second thought....
a TZ transformer is designed for 220V. Nowdays in most part of Europe we get 230V. So that could amplify any issue you might have....

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