Transformer Rating?

[flyingsparks]

Hi Everyone,
I am repairing an old electric fence unit and the transformer is nackerd. The Secondary coil still has continuity but the primary doesn't so I cant see its resistance. It works off 240V AC (on primary) and I am not sure what voltage or current the rest of the circuit uses.

There are numbers 145x5/8s on the bottom of the transformer. Does this mean anything? I am trying to find a replacement, but not sure which one to get. No other markings are visible.

Also out of interest what does it mean when a transformer is rated 6VA, 12VA etc.

Please help. Many Thanks
FLYING SPARKS

 

[breezer]

doubtfull if you will find a new transformer in your "diy shed/ electrical wholsaler for an electric fence, suggest new fence

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Also out of interest what does it mean when a transformer is rated 6VA, 12VA etc.

It means it is rated at, i.e. can safely deliver, 6VA, 12VA etc. Try to take more and the secondary voltage will reduce and/or the transformer will overheat, possibly dangerously....