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    Feb 5, 2007, 10:07 PM
    Transformer 5 and 6 wires
    I have a fairly large transformer that has 6 wires to one side and 5 to the other. What kind of transformer is this and what are the different wires for? Which is the primary and sedcondary?
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    Feb 6, 2007, 04:19 AM
    It could be a power supply transformer. I If you can pick out a pair of black wires, they may be the primaries. The other leads are to supply various voltages, at least one of which is center tapped for a full wave rectifier.

    It could also be a light ballast with various primaries available.

    Sorting things out without a diagram from the manfacturer could be tough.
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