If I overvolt the input voltage of a transformer things can get hot and the insulation can suffer and ultimately the unit can/will fail...but what happens if I undervolt it?
My presumption is that the output voltage will drop almost in proportion but not in an ideal or linear way. My understanding here is that the unit will not have been designed for such voltages so will/could work in an unstable/volatile way - so the output could also be variable and more unstable than could be expected under optimum conditions. Is this correct?
Use Case: I have 12v capacitors that lead to a 12->72v transformer that runs an electric motor. When the caps are at half power they will be at 6 volts but will still be connected to a 12v transformer - so if I measured the power output what type of output could I expect to measure? How will the motor react to such conditions? Will the transformer have a greater chance of failing under these conditions and me having to buy a new one?
Much obliged for any help!
My presumption is that the output voltage will drop almost in proportion but not in an ideal or linear way. My understanding here is that the unit will not have been designed for such voltages so will/could work in an unstable/volatile way - so the output could also be variable and more unstable than could be expected under optimum conditions. Is this correct?
Use Case: I have 12v capacitors that lead to a 12->72v transformer that runs an electric motor. When the caps are at half power they will be at 6 volts but will still be connected to a 12v transformer - so if I measured the power output what type of output could I expect to measure? How will the motor react to such conditions? Will the transformer have a greater chance of failing under these conditions and me having to buy a new one?
Much obliged for any help!