Homebrew PCBs

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "SRY" <southernry_n@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 11:30 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Help finding transformer for r.s.u.


> I've been meaning to build a resistance solder unit. I went to the
> local RS yesterday to see what types of transformers they had. They
> didn't have anything close to what I hoped to find. Not deterred I
> went to an electronics store. There sure were a number of large flat
> screen tvs in for repair! I gave the tech what I hoped would be an
> easy part to provide. Nope, he said,  try Jameco on line. So I came
> home and I did. Either I'm not sure what to put in the filter or I'm
> looking for an oddity.

RS used to sell a transformer kit with just the primary, so one could put 
one's own secondary on it. I used one once for a special low voltage I 
needed. One of those would be ideal, wound with really thick wire for the 
desired currrent. They might still sell them.

http://rswww.com

Leon