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Need wiring tips for replacement transformer.

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Danvilletim, Aug 27, 2018.

  1. Danvilletim, Aug 27, 2018
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    Danvilletim

    Danvilletim Senior Member

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    Ok guys I could use some help. The watermarked stopped working and the transformer was smoking. So I am flying in tomorrow with a new transformer and I hope that works. Otherwise we can buy water at a new $0.40 a gallon!!!!

    The existing transformer usese input and out labels of h1, h2, h3, h4 and output of x1 and x2. See pics. The new one is just voltage levels. I figure I got one shot at not frying something so I could use input.

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  2. Danvilletim, Aug 27, 2018
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    Here is the new transformer.

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  3. MBevins, Aug 27, 2018
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    Old one is configured for 230vac primary.
  4. Trak, Aug 27, 2018
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    The two wires that are connected to the “H” or primary side of the old transformer get connected to the 0 and 230 terminals of the new transformer. The wires connected to x1 and x2 get connected to 0 and 115 on the new transformer. Polarity does not matter.
  5. dennismc, Aug 27, 2018
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    Neutral ?
  6. Danvilletim, Aug 27, 2018
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    Thanks so much guys!
  7. Trak, Aug 27, 2018
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    Neutral is not needed for a control circuit. If it is, they just ground one side of the 115v side of the transformer.
  8. chesapeake46, Aug 28, 2018
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    It would be good to know why the first one smoked in the first place .
    Are they fuses in the upper right hand corner ? any of them pop ?
  9. wdrzal, Aug 28, 2018
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    If you ground either side ,its not a isolation transformer anymore, further more if you have a meltdown again and the short is too ground all the chassis and frame grounds on the entire boat can become hot.
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  10. Trak, Aug 28, 2018
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    I was not speculating as to weather one side was grounded or not. This application is not an isolation transformer. It is a control transformer that is stepping voltage from 230 to 115.