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Transformer Going Up In Voltage Over Time

Electrical Engineering Asked by Dicer on December 19, 2021

I have a transformer from a 1953 jukebox that seems to be increasing in voltage over time. When I first got it, it was outputting 32V. A week later it seemed steady at 38V, then 45V. Now I just measured it and it’s at 50V.

I see no visible signs of burning or excessive heat and I’ve not seen or smelled any smoke.

It is supposed to be a 115V => 32V (approx) transformer.

What is going on? Do I need to throw this thing out?

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One Answer

@brhans was correct above - once I replaced my batteries I started getting stable readings out of this transformer. Thanks everyone

Answered by Dicer on December 19, 2021

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