What is a buck-boost transformer?
Buck-boost transformers are small single phase transformers designed to lower (buck) or raise (boost) line voltage from 5-20%. The most common applications for buck-boost transformers include boosting 208 volts to 230 or 240 volts for air conditioning systems, boosting 110 to 120 volts and 240 to 277 volts for lighting applications, heating systems and induction motors of all types. Many applications exist where supply voltages are frequently above or below nominal. Buck-boost transformers are conventional low voltage, single phase distribution transformers, with standard primary voltages of 120, 240 or 480 volts, and secondary voltages of 12, 16, 24, 32 or 48 volts. They are available in sizes ranging from 50 VA to 10,000 VA. The primary and secondary are wired together to form a singlewinding autotransformer. Utilizing the additive and subtractive polarity, small amounts of voltage are either added or subtracted from a distribution circuit. 2. How does a buck-boost transformer differ
