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The other thing to be careful about is wiring this transformer into a layout with common ground buss wiring. Using certain combinations of terminals will results in a "floating ground". Pay close attention to the markings on the back of the transformer! IIRC, there are 2 posts in the center of the panel that are marked for constant voltage. Keep those 2 separate from the rest of the layout wiring.

As previously mentioned, there are 2 transformers inside. They are wired such that you cannot add the voltages together. You also cannot have more than half the transformer's rating being pulled from either core. If you do, and the circuit breaker does not trip, you will get overheating.

 

Chris

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