--- In [email protected], "Marty.Thorin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Continuing this question, how many watts is the transformer drawing when > there isn't a load?
The answer is contained in the transformer manufacturer's specification sheet -- if you have one, that is. Otherwise, you will have to measure the current with an ammeter (it will be very small) and multiply times 110 volts -- or whatever voltage is in the wall plug in your house. Sometimes the actual voltage varies a bit could be 108 or 112 volts. Transformer efficiency is also a factor. In any event, an unloaded AF transformer will draw a miniscule amount of current as proven by the warmth you have felt and the hum you hear. Even though small, it is a waste of your money and our natural resources to leave the transformer on when it isn't being used for anything. Why not run a train and use your money and our resources for something worthwhile? Cheers....Ed L. The poll results are in....... To REPLY to the list, use REPLY ALL, to reply to the sender, use REPLY. I do NOT know if this works on all e-mail software, but it works on some of the most common ones. Change your membership, change your message settings, use our CALENDAR, view shared files or photos, view the list archives, GO TO http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
