Re: Something went Bad Wrong!

[Frank Olson <use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert L Bass wrote:
> "RockyTSquirrel" wrote:
>>
>> the 140 vac  is most likely the results of the transformer adding the
>> primary and secondary windings due to the short in the wires.. ie..
>> 140 total - 16.5 secondary  = 123.5 vac  house voltage
>>
>> I think  they call that an autotransformer where the primary coil adds
>> to the secondary to give a higher voltage output..
>
> I've used autoformers extensively.  They make great volume controls. But
> I've never before heard of one adding the primary and secondary
> voltages.  I guess it's possible though.
>


I'd say about as "possible" as "Attention Burglar!  Go Ahead Make My
Day!"...  Wouldn't you??