Magnets (in proximity) adversely affect transformer?

Bronson_k · 26th January 2010, 02:31 AM

Will magnets, placed within an inch of a lighting transformer (115V AC to 24V DC) adversely affect its performance (or lifespan)? Question arises as a magnetically mounted wood cover is an ideal way to conceal the surface mounted transformer in a walk in master closet of a custom residence.

Damon Hill · 26th January 2010, 02:53 AM

I'd think it would take a pretty strong magnet to bias/saturate the core of a working AC transformer. The reverse scenario might be (slightly) more likely.

26th January 2010, 02:31 AM	#1
Bronson_k diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bozeman MT 59715	Magnets (in proximity) adversely affect transformer? Will magnets, placed within an inch of a lighting transformer (115V AC to 24V DC) adversely affect its performance (or lifespan)? Question arises as a magnetically mounted wood cover is an ideal way to conceal the surface mounted transformer in a walk in master closet of a custom residence.

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Damon Hill diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Auburn, WA (somewhere between Seattle and Tacoma) Blog Entries: 1	I'd think it would take a pretty strong magnet to bias/saturate the core of a working AC transformer. The reverse scenario might be (slightly) more likely.

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