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IanB:

--- Quote from: joejoe317 on November 26, 2013, 10:33:26 pm ---Flyback transformers are extremely dangerous
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This is an oversimplifying generalization. A flyback transformer is simply a kind of transformer that uses stored magnetic energy in its mode of operation. This may allow it to be more compact than a regular transformer in a given design.

A flyback transformer is no more or less dangerous than the voltage it is designed to produce. Low voltage switching power supplies may use low voltage flyback transformers that are as safe as any other kind.
fcb:
I don't think flyback transformers are extremely dangerous, certainly no more dangerous than anything else at mains potential. A surprising statement from an electrical engineers used-to 3-phase, etc... 
Stonent:
My Geiger counter has a flyback transformer in it that generates the 900V needed to make the Geiger tube work.  The current is so low that you need at least a 10M impedance meter to test it or it will just peg the meter on the counter and the DMM will only read about 200V.
joejoe317:

--- Quote from: fcb on November 27, 2013, 12:01:45 am ---I don't think flyback transformers are extremely dangerous, certainly no more dangerous than anything else at mains potential. A surprising statement from an electrical engineers used-to 3-phase, etc...

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My mistake FCB, I only said that because it is from what I read. I haven't dealt with them. I was encouraged to research, and from I researched that is what I understood. Again, I appreciate your help. My copy and paste attitude must apply in this situation. Since I don't have any real world experience I must learn from my mistakes and from reading materials. I want you to understand that I am trying my best to grasp everything so I can become better. Any help is appreciated. I went out today and purchased the encyclopedia of circuits so I can read extra on top of my already demanding schedule. Like I said, I may not have started early like you, but I sure could benefit from any expertise out there.

Sorry for coming across like I am not trying to research FCB, I really am trying my best. I have spent numerous hours reading over data sheets, posts, circuits, trying to figure this stuff out. I wish I was fortunate enough to start early in my childhood like you. Unfortunately I started late and am trying to make up for my lack of experience.

Thanks again for your inputs, this is all much appreciated.
fcb:
Forgiven joejoe317   ;)
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