CT's are not a good place to learn from your mistakes. It may be your last.
S SEO Senior Member Location Michigan Aug 29, 2008 #21 CT's are not a good place to learn from your mistakes. It may be your last.
O ohm Senior Member Location Birmingham, AL Aug 29, 2008 #22 LarryFine said: I'm not sure I understand your question, but . . . When a CT is operated with the secondary open, it behaves like a PT. A 400:5 CT has an 80:1 current ratio, but a 1:80 PT. That can damage the CT as well as surrounding equipment and people. Click to expand... That's the best way I've heard of explaining the dangers of a CT.:smile: :smile:
LarryFine said: I'm not sure I understand your question, but . . . When a CT is operated with the secondary open, it behaves like a PT. A 400:5 CT has an 80:1 current ratio, but a 1:80 PT. That can damage the CT as well as surrounding equipment and people. Click to expand... That's the best way I've heard of explaining the dangers of a CT.:smile: :smile:
