Transformer Ratios and Taps

An explanation of how Voltage Taps are used to manipulate Transformer Primary to Secondary Ratios in order to ensure proper output voltages.

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So how to we get 0 volts for the Center tap ?

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A truly excellent explanation of turn ratios and taps. It answered the questions I had.

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[@BobbieGWhiz]

Thanks. What makes the center tap voltage equal to zero. Is it inherently zero (if so, why), or is it zero because it’s connected to ground (for example, in the case of a breaker box)? Much appreciated.

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Quick answer: Because the center-tap, or center point of the transformer, is connected to ground. Longer answer: First we want to recognize that voltage is the difference of potential between two points, meaning that one point on a system does not have a voltage in and of itself, but rather a voltage between that point and another point. I believe you're referring to a three-wire center-tapped system that is used in homes in the United States where the center point on the winding is grounded and the neutral is also tied into that same point. This means that measuring voltage across the whole coil is 240 V, whereas measuring from either end to the center point is 120 V (half the turns of the total transformer yields half the voltage). If ground is your reference, then you will get zero volts at the center point of the transformer because it is grounded, and you are measuring between two points that are at the same potential. Here are a couple links where I discuss a little more about those systems: 120/240 and 120/208 V Secondaries: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rn69nH5_atefm8k 120/240 V, In-Phase or Out-of-Phase: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIC2inuLra2rfZo

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[@williamhoughton2945]

Dave, I had to watch your video several times to be sure I was hearing right. Your explanation of the secondary is good but the primary is backward. To decrease the secondary voltage, you have to add turns to the primary. Tapping the primary will raise the secondary voltage. If you tapped the primary down to the same number of turns there are in the secondary, it would be a one-to-one transformer and the output would be 120v. Your formula says it all: to decrease EsubS you have to increase NsuP.

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