Radio Shack 12.6V CT 3.0A Chassis-Mount Transformer with Leads

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Consistent performance (3)
  • Rugged (3)
  • Versatile (3)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Good performance (2)
  • Good value (2)
  • Good length (1)
  • Reliable (1)
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Cons

  • Can run hot (1)
  • Wears out quickly (1)

Best Uses

  • Dorm room (1)
  • High-end equipment (1)
  • Model railroad (1)
  • Power supplytube filamen (1)
  • Travel (1)
 
 
 

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Regulate the voltage you need for various circuit board and electrical projects with this heavy-duty chassis-mount transformer with wire leads.

Specification Description
Model 273-1511
Accessory Indicator Yes
Benefits Primary Voltage: 120VACIncludes tabs, pins and wire leads for easy mounting
Body Material Metal
Capacity UOM mAh
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Control your voltage.
Display Catalog Number 273-1511
Enclosure Color Gold
Features Secondary Voltage: 12.6CTMaximum Output: 3.0A
Included in the Box Transformer
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Model 273-1511
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 2.25
Product Length 2.5
Product Type Transformers
Product Width 2.06
Supported Languages English
Voltage Required 120VAC

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Last update: Nov 10, 2009

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Radio Shack 12.6V CT 3.0A Chassis-Mount Transformer with Leads Review

Handy Transformer

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Can run hot

    Best Uses

  • Power supplytube filamen
 

"This transformer is versatile..Remember if using this device with 6.3 volt fil. vacuum tubes example a 6V6 Do not connect the transformer secondary across the filament you will end up with 12.6 volts. Read up on grounding a leg of a secondary or use of center tap secondaries. Works fine as is on 12 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 24 2009
Tubetinkerer
NE Pennsylvania
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Radio Shack 12.6V CT 3.0A Chassis-Mount Transformer with Leads Review

Poor Quality

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"The transformer got burnt after plugging in. Poor quality "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 10 2009
Yogesh
Los Angeles, CA
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  • Enthusiast
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 12.6V CT 3.0A Chassis-Mount Transformer with Leads Review

if taken apart carefully, ...

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy to use
  • Good performance
  • Good Value

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"if taken apart carefully, the c can split into 2 secondaries; add a wire for one of them, then parallel the secondaries=6.3v-6Amps. I'm using it to power a 6AS7G vacuum tube @2.5A-runs warm only! "

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Dr. D
chicago, il.
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Radio Shack 12.6V CT 3.0A Chassis-Mount Transformer with Leads Review

Great my use

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Model railroad
 

"Very versitle as it has 6 volt center tap and both 12 and 6 volt supplies are utilized in Model Railroad applications. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 23 2009
The hobo
Sun City TX
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  • Casual User
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Price: $10.49
 
 

Radio Shack 12.6V CT 3.0A Chassis-Mount Transformer with Leads Review

works fine

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I am using this product as a voltage bucking transformer for my old tube radios. Works great, am running aprox 1.3 amps through it and it doesnt even get very warm. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 18 2009
old radios are great
Iowa
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  • Power User
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