Anyone Looking For A F5 Toroid?

[dantwomey]

I require two toroids for my upcoming F5 project but I have to meet Plitron's $250 minimum purchase. My two will come out to about $180 so if I buy a third I'll meet their mark. Would anyone like to buy a third toroid from me or combine orders?

Regards,
Dan

 

[Nelson Pass]

They have gotten pricey. I made a good investment when I
bought mine 7 years ago.

 

[michal]

Where exactly are you located? Just finished building one pair of F5s, but looks like i could use another

 

[dantwomey]

Where exactly are you located? Just finished building one pair of F5s, but looks like i could use another

I'm in the Toronto area.

Regards,
Dan

 

[vdi_nenna]

Try Antek transformers. I installed 3 for my F5s. They work great and are less than half the price. Good service too.

Antek Inc

If you check out their page closely, they also sell chassis. Under links.

 

[EUVL]

If I understand correctly it would be $90 per toroid.
What primary & secondary voltages and what VA rating ?

Thanks,
Patrick

 

[dantwomey]

If I understand correctly it would be $90 per toroid.
What primary & secondary voltages and what VA rating ?

Thanks,
Patrick

I can order whatever you like. I'm hoping to have a fellow canuck to push me over the $250 limit. That way no duties or customs to deal with.

Regards,
Dan

 

[michal]

I'll get one 077014201

 

[EUVL]

I found what I wanted but it was too expensive at > 300 CAN$ for 500VA.
Sorry.


Patrick

 

[herm]

Does the minimum purchase apply to Plitron's surplus stuff?

Surplus Transformer

-herm

 

[dantwomey]

Does the minimum purchase apply to Plitron's surplus stuff?

Surplus Transformer

-herm

Input: 234V 50Hz

Great for my fellow european DIYers. Not so good for North America.

Regards,
Dan

 

[LBHajdu]

Just a quick question here (not planning to build an F5 but you never know), I have five 500VA toroids with 2 x 115v pri. they have taps at (0-40-50v ac) x 2. I have ~115V coming from the wall on Long Island. If I connect the two ends in series it will give me (0-20-25v ac) x 2 in theory and I assume cut down the total VA rating. Does that work it practice or would it do something bad, like for example saturate the core? What would the max VA rating be? Would it be efficient?

 

[dantwomey]

Just a quick question here (not planning to build an F5 but you never know), I have five 500VA toroids with 2 x 115v pri. they have taps at (0-40-50v ac) x 2. I have ~115V coming from the wall on Long Island. If I connect the two ends in series it will give me (0-20-25v ac) x 2 in theory and I assume cut down the total VA rating. Does that work it practice or would it do something bad, like for example saturate the core? What would the max VA rating be? Would it be efficient?

It's not really accepted practice but it does make sense. That is, putting 115v on primaries wired for 230v. You would get half the output.

Regards,
Dan

 

[michal]

Transformer arrived today, thanks Dan!