Is it possible to measure the voltage directly across the secondary of a transformer?

Question

I seem to recall learning somewhere that it's not electrically possible to measure the voltage across the secondary of a transformer. However the more I think about it the more I can't quite figure why that would be so, and I am really just curious as to weather it's true at all and if so why exactly it's not possible?

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible to measure the voltage across the secondary of a transformer provided you have the right equipment. It will just be necessary that you don't expose yourself to high voltage while taking the measurements.

Answer 2

No u have a confusion. u cn measure any type of voltage between any two points if the range of ur voltmeter is higher than the measured value otherwise it will result in burning of voltmeter.
hence first u should have an idea of the transformer rating so say if its a 220/440 V X-mer on the secondary side u can connect a voltmeter of range 0-600V and check the secondary voltage provided ur primary voltage is 220 V or less

Answer 3

I have often measured the voltage across the secondary of a transformer.

Answer 4

I do it all the time. If it's a high-voltage it usually pays to be a bit careful, but there's no reason at all that you can't measure the secondary side of a transformer.

Doug

Answer 5

Bogus information. You can measure it. No reason not to. And, as other posters have noted, do be safe about it. If you think low voltage is safe, talk to someone that has accidentally shorted across a car battery. High current has its own dangers.

Answer 6

you can... but consider safe measurement when it comes to MV or HV out... use a right measuring equipment and better to have a reference on what voltage are you expecting from it...