Transformer Recommendation for LABCO DC POWER SUPPLY BOARD 6V/12/24V 3A PS243F 2-24V

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Johno8

Joined Mar 14, 2009
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Hoping someone can help me figure this out. I have a reverse electrolysis setup using the Labco board and a transformer which has crapped out. I have been using this setup for about 8 years without issue however while using electrolysis on a horseshoe, the transformer overheated and stopped working. The transformer was a Basler (BE30614001) with an output of 16.5V, 50VA. I suspect after selecting the 24 VDC option, it overloaded the transformer (maybe??) and caused it to burn out. There is no voltage output and the resistance reading across the output windings is over 20M ohms.
So I'm hoping to get some recommendations on a more robust transformer I can use to avoid any further issues. Thanks for suggestions. Have a great day.
 

LowQCab

Joined Nov 6, 2012
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https://store.tremtech.com/labco-power-supply-3a-6-12-24v-adj/

16.5 AC-Volts is not enough to produce a 24-VDC Output.

A Picture of the Transformer would be a great help,
or a part-number, or even a full Schematic-Diagram.
Do You have a manufacturers Name and Model-Number for the Power-Supply ?

What is the Primary-Input-Voltage ?, Dual-Voltage ?, Dual-Windings ?
Are there 2 Secondary-Windings ?, ( each at 16.5-VAC ? ).

Do You have a very tight-space for the Transformer ?,
or, is there a reasonable amount of extra room for a differently sized Transformer.
Exactly how big is the Space for the Transformer ?
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Johno8

Joined Mar 14, 2009
11
https://store.tremtech.com/labco-power-supply-3a-6-12-24v-adj/

16.5 AC-Volts is not enough to produce a 24-VDC Output.

A Picture of the Transformer would be a great help,
or a part-number, or even a full Schematic-Diagram.
Do You have a manufacturers Name and Model-Number for the Power-Supply ?

What is the Primary-Input-Voltage ?, Dual-Voltage ?, Dual-Windings ?
Are there 2 Secondary-Windings ?, ( each at 16.5-VAC ? ).

Do You have a very tight-space for the Transformer ?,
or, is there a reasonable amount of extra room for a differently sized Transformer.
Exactly how big is the Space for the Transformer ?
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Thanks so much for the speedy reply. So to answer your questions: The power supply make and model are in the title and the transformer model number is in the writeup, "The transformer was a Basler (BE30614001) with an output of 16.5V, 50VA.". IMG_4173.jpgIMG_4174.jpg
 

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Johno8

Joined Mar 14, 2009
11
This one won't burn-up, and might actually put-out the full ~24-Volts,
but it costs the same as a whole new (cheezy) Power-Supply.
https://www.digikey.com/en/products.../4809328?s=N4IgTCBcDaIBIFkwBZkE4C0A5AIiAugL5A
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Wow...not cheap for sure. I might just stay with a 16 volt o/p and just use either 6 or 12vdc settings for the electrolysis...it worked fine until I decided to push it. Note to self - stay within limits...that's what they're for. Appreciate your advice for sure. Thank you very much and have a great day.
 
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