Can I possibly connect directly the 12v to the other 12v from my 12v-0-12v transformer? So that I can have 24v? Is that safe?
Ahhh, okay. So I connect one 12v to the circuit and the other 12v to the circuit also? And ignoring the 0v. That gives me 24v right?You can ignore the 0v C.T. and go from each end to give you 24v.
Max.
Ah okkkay thanks! Much appreciated!Welcome to AAC!
The transformer is already wired that way. Just don't use the center tap.
Why? I thought connecting both 12v terminals will give me 24v. Much appreciated! Thanks!But DON'T connect both 12V terminals together.
What you referred to as a 12-0-12 transformer is also referred to as a 24VCT transformer.Ah okkkay thanks! Much appreciated!
Volts center tapped (VCT) describes the voltage output of a center tapped transformer. For example: A 24 VCT transformer will measure 24 VAC across the outer two taps (winding as a whole), and 12 VAC from each outer tap to the center-tap (half winding). These two 12 VAC supplies are 180 degrees out of phase with each other, thus making it easy to derive positive and negative 12 volt DC power supplies from them.
Ahhhhhhhhhh okay. That's why. Thanks! Now I know! Thank you very muuuch!What you referred to as a 12-0-12 transformer is also referred to as a 24VCT transformer.
From Wikipedia
Ahhhhh okaay2. Thank you very much sir! New learnings. HeheObserve the centre tap on the secondary (Right), do Not connect to it when requiring 24vac.
Use the outer two.
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Max.
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