At 10:26 PM 2/10/2003 +0000, you wrote:
>Roman wrote...
>
> >Find the point where the 2 wires exit the transformer
> >and are soldered onto the centre tap pin. Then cut one wire,
> >and re-solder it as 28v in PARALLEL so you get twice the
> >current. Probably takes 10 minutes and saves you buying a
> >new transformer.
>
>...and will accomplish absolutely nothing.  Remember from the
>diagram he posted, he's using the full-wave center-tapped
>configuration.  If he cannibalizes his transformer and runs the
>paralleled windings through a full bridge, he'll get **EXACTLY**
>the same DC voltage he's getting right now.

A little bit less, because of the extra diode drop.

Best regards,

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