[sdiy] How to predict a tansformer's current capability?

[pfperry at melbpc.org.au]

> > how do I predict what the maximum safe output current would be for a
> > transformer that I have little or no information about? 

A rough (but useful) indicator of a transformer's power rating, is that it is probably not far from other transformers of the same weight.
Make up some dummy loads (if you can only get low wattage resistors you can make higher rated ones thru putting them in series or parallel, depending on values).

-paul perry Melbourne Australia
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