[sdiy] Stacking toroidal transformers

René Schmitz uzs159 at uni-bonn.de
Thu Jul 13 13:47:22 CEST 2006


Hi Tony,

> I need to get a single transformer that does 15-0-15 and 0-5V supplies 
> to replace one in a JP-8. Space is at a premium and nobody makes triple 
> output transformers these days it seems at the currents I need. The UK 
> bespoke transformer business seems to have collapsed.
> 
> Now I have worked out a way of getting two toroids in there using a 
> metal mounting plate holding one above the other, but it would be a lot 
> easier if I could stack one on top of the other with one big bolt.
> 
> Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

What about winding an additional secondary over the 15-0-15V one?
The rating of the transformer would go down though, so use one with a 
higher power rating.

Cheers,
  René

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