inside an electronic dimable transformer

[breezer]

just changed a failed one, thought you may like to see inside.

other brands of electronic transformer are available

 

[AliasOmega]

I assume this is mutli-voltage from the 2 transformers..


Reminds me of the days when i was trained to fix radio's, radars etc down to component level....

 

[breezer]

it is dimable yes, but 2 transformers, no, the one on the far right is a transformer, the one on the near left is not. (altough it looks like it, it isnt)

 

[AliasOmega]

They teach you from the basics, DC - AC, transformers, transistors etc...oh well well in depth..

Should not of gone for Avionics... but its better than hydrallic systems...so not so bad at all..

 

[pipme]

Even better than hydraulic systems, I bet

 

[kendor]

it is dimable yes, but 2 transformers, no, the one on the far right is a transformer, the one on the near left is not. (altough it looks like it, it isnt)

The one on the far right looks like a choke to me. the copper core is too thick and lack of windings to be a transformer.

 

[breezer]

that was the word, choke. no the choke is on the left, the one on the right IS the transformer, this one gives out 8A.@ 12v what you cant see is the primary coil, but if i pick it up i can see it quite clearly

 

[phykell]

Some interesting info here:

http://www.epn-online.com/page/1519...or-low-voltage-halogen-lighting-dimming.html#

Good reading for anyone who ever wondered what the difference is between cheap ELV transformers and expensive ones...