UV transformers

Do the transformers on UV filters heat up to the point of being hot to
the touch?

Do the transformers on UV filters heat up to the point of being hot to
the touch?


I wouldn't think so, but I don't know for sure.






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"W Dale" wrote in message
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Do the transformers on UV filters heat up to the point of being hot to
the touch?

mine does (hozelock vorton 9000)

gets so hot it actually burns to touch it (will be replaced next year
though)

Lost (uk ponder)

Is that normal??? I touched my UV 3's transformer and was surprised by
how hot it was. What is the life expectancy of the transformer if they
run this hot?
Thanks for any input and information
W. Dale

Lostin1999 wrote:

"W Dale" wrote in message
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Do the transformers on UV filters heat up to the point of being hot to
the touch?



mine does (hozelock vorton 9000)

gets so hot it actually burns to touch it (will be replaced next year
though)

Lost (uk ponder)

"W Dale" wrote in message
...
Is that normal??? I touched my UV 3's transformer and was surprised by how
hot it was. What is the life expectancy of the transformer if they run this
hot?
Thanks for any input and information
W. Dale


cant answer your question..

mines 4 years old (only bulb replaced each year (and a clean)) what ive done
is put mine vertical so it uses the heat of the transformer to reduce risk
of freezing in the winter (only get mild frosts here, very sheltered, and
its run last 3 winters without problems) its only being replaced because i
overtightened a screw when changing bulb this year and sheered it off...

Lost