Author Topic: Should I be worried of Inductive kick with an autotransformer for 230V to 110V ?  (Read 1533 times)

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Offline electronic_guyTopic starter

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Hi,
Usually when an inductive load is switched off there is a mechanism applied to stop the sudden current spike caused due to hight current change rate during switch off through the inductor.
I have bought a chinese autotransformer (shown in picture) to convert 230V to 110V to power my Hakko fx888d soldering station. I have no way of knowing the inside of the autotransformer without dissecting it and that would break the warranty seal.
Should I be really worried of this causing some damage to my soldering station when I switch off the autotransformer ? 

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Offline bob91343

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No.  If that worries you, leave the transformer energized and control the power at the load.
 

Offline T3sl4co1l

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Same as any other AC power switch... if the transient is annoying, wire a snubber across the switch or load.

Inductive kick for a mechanical switch is more a matter of repetitive sparking and consequent emissions (EFT, electrical fast transients).

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