pucho812 Well-known member Joined Oct 4, 2004 Messages 14,832 Location third stone from the sun Mar 9, 2019 #1 I just want to confirm this is correct.... Attachments mains%20selector%20switch.JPG 23.9 KB · Views: 55
radardoug Well-known member Joined Oct 10, 2009 Messages 1,384 Location North New Zealand Mar 9, 2019 #2 Yes
JohnRoberts Well-known member Staff member GDIY Supporter Moderator Joined Nov 30, 2006 Messages 28,334 Location Hickory, MS Mar 9, 2019 #3 yes for 115V position where the two primaries are connected in parallel. For 230V the primaries are generally wired in series so switch would be in opposite position of shown. 300V cap may be borderline for 240VAC. JR
yes for 115V position where the two primaries are connected in parallel. For 230V the primaries are generally wired in series so switch would be in opposite position of shown. 300V cap may be borderline for 240VAC. JR
B Brian Roth Well-known member Joined Aug 20, 2005 Messages 3,185 Location Salina Kansas Mar 9, 2019 #4 The cap needs to be a "Class X" type, which means it is rated for use across the AC lines. I agree, 300V is way too low. Bri
The cap needs to be a "Class X" type, which means it is rated for use across the AC lines. I agree, 300V is way too low. Bri
ruffrecords Well-known member Joined Nov 10, 2006 Messages 16,158 Location Norfolk - UK Mar 9, 2019 #5 Brian Roth said: The cap needs to be a "Class X" type, which means it is rated for use across the AC lines. I agree, 300V is way too low. Bri Click to expand... Most (European) class X caps are rated 275VAC. Cheers Ian
Brian Roth said: The cap needs to be a "Class X" type, which means it is rated for use across the AC lines. I agree, 300V is way too low. Bri Click to expand... Most (European) class X caps are rated 275VAC. Cheers Ian
pucho812 Well-known member Joined Oct 4, 2004 Messages 14,832 Location third stone from the sun Mar 9, 2019 #6 Thanks. I was not concerned with the cap, just the switch part. It'/ been a while since I had to wire one up. The transformer has 2 primaries at 115 v, yes in series they do 230. Thanks guys.
Thanks. I was not concerned with the cap, just the switch part. It'/ been a while since I had to wire one up. The transformer has 2 primaries at 115 v, yes in series they do 230. Thanks guys.