hi, i have a oldish something or other in a aluminum case, we think it is some kind of old sales rep demo box for a spot welder control unit (big industrial welder with huge Cabinet type controls), anyway it was picked up cheap and is all housed in a large aluminum type suitcase. I have taken the tops off and the circuits are all hand wired and totally fabulous! honestly i have never seen anything so neat and professional looking! it must have taken an engineer a very very long time to put together (i will try and get some pics).
It seems a shame but t is time to take it apart as it has some bit's on i would like to use, like multi turn high precision pots with those vernier type dials on.
anyway the point it hidden in the bottom is 2 largish looking transformers that i think are wired in series. I cant tell for sure yet as i need to take more of it apart to get to them and see what they are rated at, but ts made me think of a question, if they arnt wired together and say they are 12V (probably more because of there size ), what do i need to keep in mind if say i want to wire them in serise so i can have a centre tap and use them as +/- power supply? do they need to be closely matched in some way? so i am asking what do i need o look out for and pay attention too.
i will def take some pics you will love the workmanship in this thing! it's made me want to try and copy the style of wiring in my projects and the neatness of it all and attention to detail! i am really orn about taking it apart but i do need some the bits and i cant help but think its better to use it some way than just keep it in a shed
It seems a shame but t is time to take it apart as it has some bit's on i would like to use, like multi turn high precision pots with those vernier type dials on.
anyway the point it hidden in the bottom is 2 largish looking transformers that i think are wired in series. I cant tell for sure yet as i need to take more of it apart to get to them and see what they are rated at, but ts made me think of a question, if they arnt wired together and say they are 12V (probably more because of there size ), what do i need to keep in mind if say i want to wire them in serise so i can have a centre tap and use them as +/- power supply? do they need to be closely matched in some way? so i am asking what do i need o look out for and pay attention too.
i will def take some pics you will love the workmanship in this thing! it's made me want to try and copy the style of wiring in my projects and the neatness of it all and attention to detail! i am really orn about taking it apart but i do need some the bits and i cant help but think its better to use it some way than just keep it in a shed