In this video we take a look at Power Transformers - how they work, what goes wrong with them and how to test / diagnose transformer faults. This video is kindly sponsored by PCBway. Please give PCBWay a try for all your PCB needs. https://www.youtube.com/c/PCBWay

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CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:45 The PCBWay Ring Tester Project
00:06:56 How Transformers Work
00:13:38 What Goes Wrong
00:24:14 Using The Ring Tester
00:28:26 Basic Principle Of The Ring Tester
00:36:45 Reverse Engineering The Ring Tester
01:18:10 How It Works
01:21:03 How To Find Shorted Turns
01:23:30 Conclusion

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