Re: power isolation transformer voltage

In article <1e1dq1tea4uvgfj2ftg7mu60jaurv3941p@xxxxxxx>, flegal@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>On 18 Dec 2005 19:50:50 -0800, antonlamont45@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>>i am interested in getting an ac isolation transformer for a piece of
>>gear that has a ground loop in my studio.
>
>You should first solve the ground loop problem by checking your equipment,
>your wiring and/or adding balanced isolation transformers on *signal* feeds.
>
>An isolation transformer can be beneficial but IMO will be the wrong
>solution.
>
>>i see ones that are 110, 115 120v input voltage
>
>Isolation transformers usually have the same I/O voltages. Are you sure
>you're not considering other types of transformers ?

Isolation transformers should have the same voltages under full load. With no
load expect to see 10-20% higher output voltage.

greg

>>are the "medical grade" transformers ok for audio use?
>
>Medical grade isolation transformers are built to high standards, with very
>low leakage current. They are of course OK for audio use.
>
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