From: phil_a@tpg.com.au   
      
   "Charles"   
   > "Paul D. Spiegel"   
   > For my next project I have acquired a transformer with two identical 450v   
   > secondary windings.  I could put the windings in parallel and use a bridge   
   > rectifier.  Or, I could put the windings in series and ground the coupling   
   > for a 450-0-450 configuration to use with a pair of diodes.   
   >   
   >   
   > If you choose parallel connected secondary windings, a power meter test is   
   > one way to be sure.  Fire up the transformer and measure the input power   
   > (primary) with the secondary windings not connected.  Repeat the test with   
   > the secondary windings connected in parallel.  If the windings are   
   > identical, the primary power will not change.   
      
      
    ** Be far easier to do the test I suggested -  OR, with your test, use a   
   simple current meter in the primary  -  OR just wait and see if the tranny   
   warms any more than usual.   
      
      
      
   ...   Phil   
      
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