how to know the current of a transformer

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
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Ampacity of copper wire depends on application, winding- raceway etc.
The rating I have for transformer using #12g is ~13.5 amps.
If the Va is actually 75va then the winding should produce around 6v to be within range.
Or higher voltage with a reduced current, accordingly.
Max. .
 

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Ghina Bayyat

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Ampacity of copper wire depends on application, winding- raceway etc.
The rating I have for transformer using #12g is ~13.5 amps.
If the Va is actually 75va then the winding should produce around 6v to be within range.
Or higher voltage with a reduced current, accordingly.
Max. .
no it is 12v so the current is less
thanks a lot
 

MaxHeadRoom

Joined Jul 18, 2013
28,696
You can also run up closer to the gauge rating and monitor the heat dissipation of the transformer, using a suitable primary fuse.
The danger point is always when you approach saturation of the core.
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