[TechAssist] Re: Isolation transformer question
- From: Dennis Viereck <wa6ati@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 03 Feb 2002 07:08:50 -0800
I find that it protects the bridge rectifier, from being shorted in the primary
of the TV, and the ground clip lead for the oscilloscope from welding the jaws
closed.
Dennis
Damon wrote:
> Yes it will protect your scope from damage while you're working on the SMPS
> primary, as long as you don't plug in the scope and the TV on the same
> outlet on your transformer.
> The only thing you lose is YOUR protection should the transformer's
> wiring/winding decide to short to the metal case parts.
> Damon Brunger
> damon101@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Telrad Electronic Services
> Ft Wayne, IN 46815
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Dougherty" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Techsonline" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 1:31 PM
> Subject: [TechAssist] Isolation transformer question
>
> >
> > Can anyone tell me if an isolation transformer can still protect when
> > plugged into an ungrounded-two prong outlet, such as in older homes?
> > Thank you.
> > Jeff
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