There is a large power transformer that will sell for $40 on ebay.
Are you sure about that? - TV's have all been switch-mode for decades.
YES those large screen TVs on 4 wheels that weight about 500 lbs and are 4 to 5 feet wide have a 1200 watt power transformer just like the old TVs of the 1960s.
You mean old projection TV's? - they never weighed 500 lbs, nor had 1200W transformers in them - and any mains transformers at all must be out of incredibly old sets (probably the 60's as you mentioned).
I', also a bit dubious what use such a transformer might be?, totally useless voltages presumably?.
You should NEVER say NEVER.
TVs don't all have power transformers but some do. At first look you may not see the transformer, often it is hidden behind the 6" thick wooden wall.
If you see a bundle of wire going behind the wall there is probably a transformer back there. The partical board wall is strong it often takes a whole hour to remove it.
So you claim that pretty light TV pictured actually weighs 500lbs
Nor do they have 1200W transformers in them.
As a TV service engineer for over years I've carried plenty of them - FAR lighter than much smaller CRT sets.
It's not something you see too much of in Europe though, the poor picture quality and abysmal viewing angles from them meant people weren't very interested.
Nor do they have 6" thick wooden 'walls'
Perhaps you should learn not to exaggerate everything you claim - it makes you look rather silly
Obviously what you can sell something for is dependent on what idiots will pay for junk, but of what use is the mains transformer in the picture you posted? - presumably it's got useless winding voltages?, so not much use?.
Pretty good for about 2 hours of FUN. This is recreation to me.
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