ak63 wrote:
WORD OF CAUTION ABOUT THE PREVIOUSLY POSTED TRANSFORMER MODIFICATION
I would not recommend that as a solution, since you are connecting 120V to a low voltage secondary. The insulation on the wiring on the transformer secondary side (6.3v-CT-6.3v) may not be sufficient for 120V. This could create an electrical hazard with all the associated risks: fire, electrocution etc.
My apologies if this has been commented on -- but I don't believe you are correct...
with the xfmr connected in bucking mode you are now dropping 113 volts across the heating element, and only the 6.3 volts across the transformer secondary. Should be no insulation problem.
Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
