This is a transformer I took out of a 1000 w inverter rest of it is junk how do I connect this transformer up , which wire is what ? Many thanks
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24volts and the two thick wires went on heatsinksThere is no easy answer. The thicker gauge wires are likely the primary but you make no mention of inverter type or voltages? The lighter gauge wires are likely the secondary and possibly center tapped. You have what looks to be a meter sitting there, have you taken any resistance readings? How to connect the transformer depends on what you want to do with the transformer?
Ron
To test it yes scared I'm gona blow it with acAre you connecting DC to a transformer?
If so you need AC to operate.
Max.
I gave that some thought. Problem I have is looking at the picture there looks to be two heavy leads and only two. Figuring inverter I wanted to make that the higher current side primary. I did ask the OP to try a few basic DC resistance measurements which he apparently didn't do but did try mains power to the existing leads and managed to trip a breaker. Finally "Mains Voltage" is always an interesting term. Like I would know what his "mains voltage" is? I know yours only because I know you are down the road from me.Aren't you guys forgetting this was from an inverter? the "primary" would only be rated for 24V(according to T/S) and probably the one with three wires. And center tapped like Reloadron said, from a push-pull driver. The "secondary" would be the two wire one and a high voltage. Wouldn't it ?
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