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RE: New project, voltage checks good, blows fuse after 45 minutes and power transformer hellaciously hot and odd smell

That is my take too. By de-rating the transformer you are more likely to have long life, reliability, and quiet operation. And it does not add greatly to the cost, generally.

Take care.

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  • RE: New project, voltage checks good, blows fuse after 45 minutes and power transformer hellaciously hot and odd smell - 91derlust 02:09:26 09/01/20 (0)

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