While it may look like, and be in the shape of a donut, trust me, you don’t want to go eating this. While toroidal transformers may have many uses, being eaten is not one of them. This transformer model happens to be the smallest make of transformers. Being the smallest in both shape and volume allows them to be used in a variety of different applications as the power source. They are used for Continue reading
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Phase one, car. Phase two, robot. Phase three, transformer… It is hard not to stay in a transformer mindset when the movies and the storyline became so popular amongst our generation. But, in reality, 3 phase transformers are much more useful for us, until we meet real transformers or learn to make them. 3 Phase transformers are used to power 3 phase electric power transmissions. This is one of the leading transmission models in Continue reading
Microwaves are found in nearly every household in America. Even my Grandma, who loves making meals from scratch, often uses it for quick meals or to soften up potatoes. Yet, in some places such as Europe and Russia, microwaves aren’t so popular. In many countries they have actually been banned because of the negative effects they are thought to have. But, for Americans, the microwave has become a way of life, so for those who can’t live without them, certain steps can be taken. To use microwaves in these countries, step down power transformers are often purchased. Step down transformers are able to Continue reading
Despite my constant use of technology, when I hear ‘voltage’ I constantly revert back to the stories of Frankenstein. I loved the book, and the many movies that depicted the tragic tale of Frankenstein’s monster. A creature given life by having electricity transferred into him by the bolts in his neck; bits of the dead sewed together and transformed into a living near-human being. As I and many others imagine, it was most likely a dose of high voltage that brought the creature to life. Today, we still use high voltage levels for various Continue reading
Discovering a pulse to most is finding heartbeat of a person by using your fingertips. The pulse is actually the arterial palpation that can be felt when it is pressed against a bone. Easy places to locate a person’s pulse are the neck, wrist, inside of the elbow, back of the knee, or near the ankle. A human pulse created by the heart is definitely the most well known type of pulse. However, in the world of transformers, pulses can be created and Continue reading
Isolation in most cases isn’t a place you want to end up in. Separated from everyone and everything, when in the situation too long, many find themselves going crazy. While being around people can get annoying or frustrating at times, as social creatures, we need to be. It keeps us sane and keeps our minds functioning and productive. But in the industrial world, isolation can be a great thing. One example of this is an isolation transformer. These models are designed for the sole purpose of Continue reading
A fallen power line; terrifying on so many levels. First the wires could be dangerous, second, and most important, the power might be out at the house, and life as we know it temporarily stops. Luckily this is a fairly rare occurrence, but when it does happen, it is a rough adjustment. Power is distributed through the power lines with the help of electric transformers. These transformers store and transport energy, and convert it from Continue reading
Everything today seems to need different amounts of energy to be powered. Electric razors use very low amounts, while many factories require incredibly large amounts of power. These constant fluctuations can have dangerous effects. If the power isn’t high enough, the product simply won’t work. However, if the level is too high short-circuiting could occur, equipment or fuses could be blown and fires could even result. Transformers are designed to change the voltage levels of electric currents. They are able to Continue reading
Most people know how to zigzag. Kids especially seem to learn what this technique is at a very early age. Whether it is creating zigzagging lines across their homework or zigzagging across the yellow lines in the road while riding a bike, the term zigzag is definitely not foreign. However, if you asked those kids what a zigzag transformer is, they would probably look at you as if you were nuts and run off in their own zigzag manner. A zigzag transformer is designed to provide a point to earth for ungrounded electrical Continue reading