Isolation transformer

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robertogc

Joined Jul 9, 2013
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Hi,
I have an isolation transformer with a 2A time delay fuse on the primary and also same type of fuse at the seconadary. The secondary fuse blows after certain time. Is is possible to be a transformer problem or more likely a problem on the cicuitry after the secondary?

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gerty

Joined Aug 30, 2007
1,305
Hi,
I have an isolation transformer with a 2A time delay fuse on the primary and also same type of fuse at the seconadary. The secondary fuse blows after certain time. Is is possible to be a transformer problem or more likely a problem on the cicuitry after the secondary?

Thanks
The easiest way to find that out is to disconnect the load from the secondary, then power it up. If the fuse doesn't blow, the transformer is probably ok. Have you measured the load? Is it more than 2 amps?
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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I don't see how a transformer problem can blow a secondary fuse, since the only current going through that fuse is from the load.
 

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robertogc

Joined Jul 9, 2013
5
He may have it overloaded or a problem with the load..
I will disconnect the load first and see what happens but the question arose because one of my colleagues said it is not possible that the transformer blows the secondary fuse. He says only the primary fuse will blow due to a problem in the transformer.
What do you think? Is any chance to blow a secondary fuse due to a transformer problem? Or is it always related to load problem? The latest makes more sense to me.
 

gerty

Joined Aug 30, 2007
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I will disconnect the load first and see what happens but the question arose because one of my colleagues said it is not possible that the transformer blows the secondary fuse. He says only the primary fuse will blow due to a problem in the transformer.What do you think? Is any chance to blow a secondary fuse due to a transformer problem? Or is it always related to load problem? The latest makes more sense to me.
Did you ask him why he stated this?
Can he explain his logic to you?
What is the load?
If the transformer is bad, it will blow the fuse with nothing connected to the secondary.
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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Did you ask him why he stated this?
Can he explain his logic to you?
What is the load?
If the transformer is bad, it will blow the fuse with nothing connected to the secondary.
I'm trying to think of how any type of fault in the transformer could result in current flowing through the secondary's fuse when no load is connected. Remember, the OP specifically said that it is only the fuse in the secondary that is blowing. The only thing I can think of would be something associated with the secondary's contacts/plug/cord such that it is shorting the secondary.
 

gerty

Joined Aug 30, 2007
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I'm trying to think of how any type of fault in the transformer could result in current flowing through the secondary's fuse when no load is connected. Remember, the OP specifically said that it is only the fuse in the secondary that is blowing. The only thing I can think of would be something associated with the secondary's contacts/plug/cord such that it is shorting the secondary.



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That's why I suggested he disconnect the load, to totally eliminate the load and associated wiring.
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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Oh, I absolutely agree with that suggestion. It's the very, very first thing that should be done. The second thing, if the unit passes that test, is to power something else that only places a light load on it. The thing after that would be to use something that should put a load on it that is a good fraction of the fuse current. This is, assuming of course, that he has no reasonable way to actually measure the current that is present load is actually drawing.
 
The first question should be to measure load AC current (I) with an ammeter...then size your fuse to 150 to 200% of that load...and also pick the right type of fuse...Fast-Acting, Slo-Blo etc. If you don't know how to pick an appropriate fuse...give this forum an idea of what the load is and you will get an answer.

Cheers, DPW [Everything has limitations...and I hate limitations.]
 
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