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Reply to "Old style lionel transformers used with modern engines with electronics installed"

ADCX Rob posted:
DougB posted:

I disagree on the comment on the three pole plug, I use a  power strip and when I put the three conductor on the transformer I  check the power side is the same location on the transformers...

There is no problem with using a three pronged grounding plug for the way you are using it. The problem comes up when the grounding plug wire is connected to a metal part of the transformer - a big no-no. Just cut it and leave it not touching anything.

I disagree - a polarized plug could be utilized for the same purpose and NOT give the false impression of grounding. I'll concede for a home user who did it them self, "whatever". A true professional would never ever consider that as acceptable.

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