What is the smartest way to use my multimeter to determine how the transformer is connected?

I have a finger-thick DIN connector on a power supply. It has three pins and a metal sleeve around the outside. According to the label, the power supply delivers two 11.5V AC voltages. I assume that the power supply only contains one transformer with two secondary coils. I want to rebuild this power supply and…

Starting help for calculation problem: Active resistance and inductive reactance in series?

Hi, I don't know if I'm just missing something obvious. Can someone give me a little help/tip to get me started with this math problem? So far, I haven't been able to figure it out by pondering. Googling hasn't helped me either. It would be enough if someone could tell me what I should be…

Why does a transformer have three secondary connections?

Oh my goodness, there was a flash in the back of the power supply. The 1A fast charger was burned out. I put in a new one. The transformer is getting primary power, but nothing is coming out the back. Because I love this power supply (I've had it forever), I want to install a…