I have purchased a cheap secondhand transformer for an experiment that i hope i have chosen correctly?
If i am wrong please belt me across the ears at any stage!
I need to make sure i have the right thing not being sure about transformers & need some advice & also to make sure i have the wiring side of things correct before i go ahead.
I am hoping this is a Step-Down Transformer with the Output 12v AC 150amp as marked on it.
I have attached a couple of blury pictures of both sides of the transformer to show the connecting poles.
On one side --- Input side of the Transformer there are 5 poles marked:
( 0 100v 115v 220v 240v )
Our Mains power is 240v AC so, for the correct wiring as i see it, i connect:
The ACTIVE wire to the 240v pole,
The NEUTRAL wire to the 0 pole,
& the EARTH wire to the Chassis.
Is this correct?
I actually want to control this Transformer with a 240v AC 10amp VARIAC so i can vary the output.
On the other side --- output side of the Transformer there are two poles, for the ACTIVE & NEUTRAL wires. If this is correct doe's it make any difference what the ACTIVE or NEUTRAL poles are as they are not marked?
Thanks