@SteveH posted:...Ok, before you say it, yes I know many of you may be thinking "Why would you want to mess with this death trap, use a modern transformer?" or "Just put it on the self to look at." To answer these first, let me say, I like bringing old things back to life and I have a healthy respect for, training, and experience with electrical device repair. This unit seems to be in relatively good condition and I'd love for it to be actually working and not just a static display piece. I also plan to have it's output running through a 5 Amp Airpax Instant Breaker. If I can replace the cord and get this to where I feel its relatively safe for adult use, I may use it for accessories. When finished, I plan to connect it to a Variac and gradually raise the input voltage to ensure that there are no internal shorts or voltage leakage....
Thank you for a) wanting to do this, b) clearly stating your background and qualifications, and c) being cautious. IMO, too many folks (probably including me at one time) open up old transformers without understanding the risks and pitfalls. Having seen many of your previous posts on electrical topics, I'm confident that you'll have a good outcome.
