Core choice for power transformer - Page 2

Kinnja · 22nd December 2010, 10:54 PM

Here is a link where they compare transformer types:

Products - Custom Magnetics, Inc.

Tony · 23rd December 2010, 07:02 AM

EI for me......

chlorofille · 23rd December 2010, 07:17 AM

I'll go for Toriods from now on. I used to use EI types that a local shop can custom make but they run so damn hot (about 65 Deg c) and vibrate. This heat generated will destroy the electro caps quickly. Granted, they were less than half the cost of a good torioid.

Tony · 23rd December 2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chlorofille

I'll go for Toriods from now on. I used to use EI types that a local shop can custom make but they run so damn hot (about 65 Deg c) and vibrate. This heat generated will destroy the electro caps quickly. Granted, they were less than half the cost of a good torioid.

i can make EI's that does not run so hot.......

Tony · 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinnja

Here is a link where they compare transformer types:

Products - Custom Magnetics, Inc.

they are pitching for the R-Cores that is why the comments......of course everything is relative.....horses for courses....

chlorofille · 23rd December 2010, 08:19 AM

Hello Tony, PM sent =)

23rd December 2010, 07:02 AM	#12
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22nd December 2010, 10:54 PM	#11
Kinnja diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007	Here is a link where they compare transformer types: Products - Custom Magnetics, Inc.

23rd December 2010, 07:17 AM	#13
chlorofille diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Christchurch	I'll go for Toriods from now on. I used to use EI types that a local shop can custom make but they run so damn hot (about 65 Deg c) and vibrate. This heat generated will destroy the electro caps quickly. Granted, they were less than half the cost of a good torioid.

23rd December 2010, 08:19 AM	#16
chlorofille diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Christchurch	Hello Tony, PM sent =)

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