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tap points on tap changing transformers.

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trackatino

Electrical
Jan 16, 2009
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hi..i want to know why tap points are usually made on the high voltage side of a tap changing transformer.
 
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Hi.
High voltage=>Less current=>less arc on the contacts of tap changer.
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Slava
 
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