[TechAssist] Re: Isolation transformer question
- From: "Jeff Dougherty" <jeff@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2002 15:37:04 -0500
Thanks to everyone for their input on this.
I appreciate it. Mine has only two outlets, both are protected.
Jeff
FAX 1-413-280-0677
Jeff Dougherty
Intrepid Video & Electronics
501 Luther Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-909-8844
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----- Original Message -----
From: "MikE" <patsvcr1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 11:45 AM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Isolation transformer question
>
> ALSO - be certain not to plug your scope (or
> other test eqpt) into non-isolated outlets
> and use while using the
> iso-xfmr ... most test gear has three wire
> ac cords which can lead to unexpected smoke
> .... MikE
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
> Behalf Of Damon
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 2:48 PM
> To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Isolation
> transformer question
>
>
> 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
> >
> > FAX 1-413-280-0677
> > Jeff Dougherty
> > Intrepid Video & Electronics
> > 501 Luther Rd
> > Harrisburg, PA 17111
> > 717-909-8844
> > VCR tips, electronics info & general
> interest.
> > www.intrepid-video.com www.tech-repair.net
> www.thetoolcaddy.com
> >
> >
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