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    Should there be a voltage across the inputs and outputs of a transformer?

    I have a Bridgeport Mill that keeps tripping its breaker. The transformer on the machine takes in 240 V and outputs 120 V for the mills spindle motor. The voltage across the two inputs of the transformer is 234 V and the voltage across the two outputs is 120 V.

    I then checked the voltage across the inputs and outputs:

    138 V across input 1 and output 1

    76 V across input 2 and output 2

    112 V across input 2 and output 1

    198 V across input 2 and output 2

    I don't know anything about electronics, does this seem right?

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    Re: Should there be a voltage across the inputs and outputs of a transformer?


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    Re: Should there be a voltage across the inputs and outputs of a transformer?

    The mill motor runs on 230V, 3 phase. Input to the transformer would be 230V and output would be 115V. You would not measure across the input to the output.

    Has this mill been running or is this a new install?
    Jim Dawson
    Sandy, Oregon, USA

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