| geolemon |
I am currently building a power supply using a single transformer -I've picked up an Avel Lindburg 625VA transformer with 25v secondaries.
I want to eventually expand this to a power supply that'll support more experimentation, and wanted to add a second, identical transformer in the same chassis, to give me the option of doubling the secondary voltage... or maybe simply powering more channels.
My question is, can I simply stack the second transformer on top of the first transformer?
I'm curious if the magnetic fields from one transformer would interfere with the other transformer, since they'd be oriented so closely... and if that would be an issue.
I haven't built a power supply before, I'm speaking more from experiences building passive crossovers, with designs orienting each inductor on a different axis to prevent the magnetic fields from affecting the other inductors.
In terms of the cosmetics and packaging that I'm shooting for, for my power supply chassis, it would be ideal if I could essentially simply stack the two transformers on top of each other.
So, I am looking to make sure this won't cause me a problem, before I build. :cool: |
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| geolemon |
Actually, did a little more searching around here, and actually found a couple threads when I used the word "stacking"...
...but they weren't exactly conclusive.
I think I'm going to try it though...
From what I read, those who were negative to the idea hadn't ever tried it... they were describing theoretical losses that were even still based on the difference between a "perfect" and "not quite perfect" transformer.
And those who actually had tried it, none of them have reported any issues at all.
If anyone does have any negative experience, I'd be greatly appreciative to hear it... but as for now, my plan is to go forward as planned, I think. :cool: |
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