Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the difficulty of finding small 110V to 220V isolation transformers, specifically those with a power rating of 5 to 15VA. Participants express frustration over the prevalence of solid-state converters in search results and share links to products they believe may meet the original poster's needs.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- The original poster notes a significant decline in the availability of small isolation transformers, expressing confusion over the shift from traditional transformers to solid-state converters in online searches.
- Some participants suggest using Google Images to find suitable transformers more efficiently, sharing links to specific products they believe may fit the criteria.
- One participant highlights a specific product from Stancor, although it has cords instead of leads, which may not meet the original poster's requirements.
- Another participant provides a link to a product that has leads, suggesting it could be used as an isolation transformer.
- There is a mention of a 40VA isolation transformer from Stancor, which may not align with the original poster's request for smaller units.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the difficulty of finding small isolation transformers, but there is no consensus on specific products that meet the original poster's requirements. The discussion includes multiple suggestions and links, but no definitive solution is reached.
Contextual Notes
Participants express varying levels of familiarity with online searching techniques, which may affect their ability to find the desired transformers. The discussion also reflects a potential gap in the market for small isolation transformers compared to previous years.
