Todd, Yes, a good point.
I also found some other transformers of interest including four nos RCA transformers that use PP parallel 807 for an audio amplifier application. Been wanting to build a nice tube amp for a while. Guess I should make sure these are nice and dry. So how would you dry out old transformers? Mark --- "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 9/20/06, Mark Foltarz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am sure the following has happened to all of us. > > > > You build a transmitter or modulator using a transformer that you have > had > > around for years. > > > > You then apply power only to find a short to case or worse on the > cherished > > modulation transformer. > > Mark - > > Dry them out well, first. Bake them, heat them up with voltage, use > lightbulbs, whatever flips your switch. Most iron sits unused for > years, as you point out, until that specific project requires it. They > sit around in basements, garages, porches, and other places where they > can suck up moisture. And they do suck it up, like a big sponge. > > So, not to discount the other postings, but before you do anything > else, I'd dry them out first. Then test and go forward from there. > > ~ Todd KA1KAQ > ______________________________________________________________ > AMRadio mailing list > List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio > Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html > Post: mailto:[email protected] > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ______________________________________________________________ AMRadio mailing list List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[email protected]
