On 5/30/2012 12:34 PM, andy pugh wrote:
> On 30 May 2012 17:15, Dave<[email protected]>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Perhaps I missed something;  Did you figure out if that transformer in your 
>> machine is a Delta-Wye transformer or not?
>>      
> It seems to be an autotransformer with a common centre tap (pretty
> much identical to the hypothetical one I described).
> There is low resistance between every combination of terminals,
> including both input and output to neutral.
>
> That, plus the advice from Siemens, does seem to hint that swapping
> the existing step-up transformer for one with a neutral tap in the
> secondary is the way to go, though.
>
>    

Ugh...  I missed the "autotransformer" conclusion.  I thought this was 
some type of autotransformer/transformer combo.  So the machine builder 
saved $100 by using an autotransformer..  Geez.

Yep, I would find a Delta-Wye transformer and ground the Wye center.

With the high price of copper these days, transformers are going for 
premium prices.

This guy really has his prices set high ... perhaps he would entertain 
an offer?   I don't think these will sell for the asking price.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Marelco-30KVA-60Hz-3phase-Transformer-230-240-460-480-Volt-Delta-380-400-Y-Wye-/180816467318?pt=BI_Circuit_Breakers_Transformers&hash=item2a19805576

You might want to try Uship.com if you want to get one of these 
transported.  I have had good luck with that service.  Just be picky 
about who you select.

Dave





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