Richard Gonzales posted:Moonman,
Yes, I unplugged the 180W bricks from the ZW C and tested them with the digital multimeter I also though the reading was strange.
The 180 W bricks have polarized plugs so I think it’s impossible for them to be out of phase.
I didn't know if you had cut the Molex connectors from the output ends - that is where the reversal would occur - the smooth wire is the hot
Yes I tested the A and D terminal with and without the tracks connected to the transformer terminals.
So, what voltage did get directly from the bricks?
Thanks for the information about the RMS meter.
There are some now that are less expensive than a Fluke meter
Richard
PS: An MTH steam engine smokes better than any Lionel steam engine no matter what kind of transformer you use😃!
Yes they do, but a Lionel chopped wave transformer can certainly reduce the output.
