Is matching inverter transformers really that necessary?

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  • tom66
    EVs Rule
    • Apr 2011
    • 32560
    • UK
    #1

    Is matching inverter transformers really that necessary?

    I stumbled across this:
    http://imgur.com/a/J8mV1

    Guy had a broken inverter transformer, so scavenged a random transformer... and wow, it actually works?!

    Perhaps the transformers aren't that critical!

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    • crtfool
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2010
      • 82
      • USA
      #2
      Re: Is matching inverter transformers really that necessary?

      He did not say what the resistance on the replacement transformer was compares to the originals. It probably was a close enough match to allow it to work properly.

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        • smason
          Badcaps Legend
          • Feb 2010
          • 1652
          • Canada
          #3
          Re: Is matching inverter transformers really that necessary?

          Originally posted by tom66
          I stumbled across this:
          http://imgur.com/a/J8mV1

          Guy had a broken inverter transformer, so scavenged a random transformer... and wow, it actually works?!
          Looks like he used a notebook transformer.
          I wonder how long it'll last...
          36 Monitors, 3 TVs, 4 Laptops, 1 motherboard, 1 Printer, 1 iMac, 2 hard drive docks and one IP Phone repaired so far....

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            • budm
              Badcaps Legend
              • Feb 2010
              • 40746
              • USA
              #4
              Re: Is matching inverter transformers really that necessary?

              I tried inveter transformer sub (not the same P/N) in the DELL once, looks exacltly the same, but not the same impedance or the inductance. The Monitor worked for 2 weeks before it came back with blown MOSFET's.
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              Inverter testing using old CFL:
              http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl

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