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Default Isolation transformer draws excessive current under no load condition



JW wrote in message
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Hi all,

Is there any reason that a 120VAC to 120VAC isolation transformer would
draw 2.54A on its primary when there is no load present on it's secondary?

Part reference:
http://www.temcoindustrialpower.com/...rs/FT2036.html

datasheet:

http://attachments.temcoindustrialpo...al_FB_1Ph_120x
240Pri.pdf

I finally got around to wiring this transformer, and I noticed something
that doesn't seem quite right to me. I have it wired for 120VAC (H1
connected to H3 and H2 connected to H4) and it seems to be working as I
get about 120VAC on the secondary, ( wired X1 to X3 and X2 to X4) but with
no load on the secondary, the transformer is drawing 2.54 Amps.

Looking for a sanity check I guess. I'm beginning to think the thing may
be defective... Email to the Temco has produced no response as of yet.



If there are shorted turns then there would be a difference in DC ohms of
each coil, assuming they should be the same for 120/120