transformer has arrived !

[Kris]

Hi,
As posted previously ( regarding replacing transformer ) the new transformer has arrived. New problem.. how to connect it ?
one side 240v, the easy part, it is marked L N
but on the 12 v side there are 8 connections ?? the hard part !
HELP !!! (please)

 

[nstreet]

If there is no spec with the transfomer, you will need to get a multimeter and test pairs on the output to find the pair that gives 12v.

BEWARE I did this on a transformer once and forgot about the mains side, my arm brushed on it and OOUUCHH!!

Cover the mains side with some sort of insulation if possible before switch on.

 

[Kris]

the secondary side of the tran is 11.8v. the drawing on the casing shows

l l l l x l l l l

that above is a very crude drawing
l = terminals
x = lamp ? in the drawing the x has a circle around it

apologies if i am dragging this out, juts desperate to get my lights back on on time for santa !


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[breezer]

the secondry side has 8 connections to make life easier.

its so that you do not have to cram all the wires into one pair of terminals, but since your lights are already wired i would suggest you use the outer two terminals of the secondry (low voltage) side and ignore the other 6

 

[Kris]

Thank you,
breezer & nstreet for replying and of course for the advice !
Try it out in the morning when there is daylight