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[Beshires1]

I have a Large Transformer, Its a DPC- Digital Power Communications
Sticker on the transformer Say:
DPD- (either R or N But is torn out) then it has OBJY2.
120V 60Hz DPC
CC C0314BA

Information I dug up:
450-1200w
2nd voltage 1,800-2,400V

Does anyone know anything about DPC Transformers? I think this one has a large wire for a heater between the primary and secondary. Any info would help. Thanks

[CitizenDC]

Hi Beshires1,

The transformer appears to be a microwave transformer.

Here is an Ebay link to a similar transformer for sale:
HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER 120 V AC 2 KV SINGLE PHASE HV - eBay (item 110328976015 end time Feb-19-09 09:20:13 PST)

I actually have a similar microwave transformer, though the secondary windings where stripped off before I took ownership of it (along with any model numbers).
The fellow who gave it to me said that I could use it to step down AC by using thicker wire around the secondary with fewer windings. From there you can rectify it to DC and turn it essentially into a bench power supply.

However, you could keep it as is and you'd have a 2000v bench AC psu or find some HV doides and rectify it do 4000v DC!
Should be useful for small scale HV TESLA experiments involving arcs or maybe energy transmission and capture via Tesla Pancake coils.


Have fun!

[Beshires1]

Thanks, I acquired this transformer from a TV- and Audio Amplifier repair shop. It is a bit larger than a regular microwave oven transformer. And weighs about 12-15 pounds. I gotta go back, there are a ton of high end heat-sinks, and high voltage capacitors that I can also acquire. Again thanks for the info!