Max Power Rating for 800:80 Transformer w/ 120V & 15A CB

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The discussion centers on calculating the maximum power rating for an 800:80 transformer connected to a 120V outlet with a 15A circuit breaker. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the turns ratio to determine the secondary voltage and clarify whether this is expressed in peak-to-peak or root mean square values. Additionally, the placement of the circuit breaker, typically in series with the primary winding, is highlighted for safety reasons. The conversation also prompts users to calculate the maximum current, voltage, and power based on the circuit breaker specifications. Overall, the thread seeks to guide users in applying electrical principles to solve the transformer power rating problem.
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You are using a transformer with 800 loops in the primary and 80 loops in the secondary . if the transformer is plugged into a 120 v outlet and protected by 15 a cb what is the maximum power rating of an application that could be used ?
 
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Please show what you have done.
 
ranger said:
Please show what you have done.


The whole idea of me posting this is to get help ... ?
 
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tnkfub said:
The whole idea of me posting this is to get help ... ?
So some of the work you could show us to get the ball rolling...

-- Given that turns ratio, what is the secondary voltage? Is it in Vpp or Vrms?

-- Is the fuse usually put in series with the primary or secondary winding? Why?

-- Given the fuse value (what's CB by the way?), what maximum current, voltage and power is possible?
 

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