Bucking Transformers and Windings Explained

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Bucking Transformers and Windings Explained - Lowering the line voltage to your vintage gear
Blueglow Electronics
BG202 - Video explaining what 'bucking' transformers are and how they are used to lower the voltage to your vintage gear to around 110v that they were designed for. This applies to both tube and solid state gear from the 30's-60's. Tube amplifiers are especially vulnerable to shortened life due to today's higher working voltage.



Posted    11/11/2018