12 volt transformer

[Greybeard]

Hi

 

I've acquired a strange transformer and was wondering if it could be put to use to power the 12v equipment?

 

The specs are INPUT = 240 VOLTS, OUTPUT = 6 x 12 VOLTS, 12VA PER OUTLET, FUSED AT 6.3A

 

It's got a 13amp 3 pin plug so would go into inverter or mains/genny supply.

 

I've checked the forum and can't find one mentioned previously.

 

Any thoughts from the regular boffins out there.

 

Thanks.

[doomed1]

Hi

 

I've acquired a strange transformer and was wondering if it could be put to use to power the 12v equipment?

 

The specs are INPUT = 240 VOLTS, OUTPUT = 6 x 12 VOLTS, 12VA PER OUTLET, FUSED AT 6.3A

 

It's got a 13amp 3 pin plug so would go into inverter or mains/genny supply.

 

I've checked the forum and can't find one mentioned previously.

 

Any thoughts from the regular boffins out there.

 

Thanks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

i wonder if youre wondering made youre beard grey

[BigRoj]

I might be missing something here, but why would you want to plug it into a modified (from an inverter) 240v socket when the original voltage is 12v to begin with?

 

Personally, if you want to power some 12v equipment, then using power direct from the battery would be more efficient, even when on a mains hook-up.

I know where you're coming from with this though, you've got something that looks handy and it would be a crime not to use it. Whereas in fact it would be a crime TO use it, specifically on a boat.

 

With 12va per output, that's only 1 amp at 12 volt. You would have to use the outputs in parallel to get a decent va rating. And then it needs rectifying to get 12vdc, so there's going to be losses there too.

 

For the boat, it's probably not going to be worth it.

 

Sorry.

[Greybeard]

i wonder if youre wondering made youre beard grey

No........it was the strange transformer that did it.

I might be missing something here, but why would you want to plug it into a modified (from an inverter) 240v socket when the original voltage is 12v to begin with?Personally, if you want to power some 12v equipment, then using power direct from the battery would be more efficient, even when on a mains hook-up.I know where you're coming from with this though, you've got something that looks handy and it would be a crime not to use it. Whereas in fact it would be a crime TO use it, specifically on a boat.With 12va per output, that's only 1 amp at 12 volt. You would have to use the outputs in parallel to get a decent va rating. And then it needs rectifying to get 12vdc, so there's going to be losses there too.For the boat, it's probably not going to be worth it.Sorry.

Yo Roj.Point taken.It's amazing what cr*p people give to you when you mention 12volt.Since I posted I've found out that the transformer was used for a lighting system in a pub!!!!Serves me right for not checking the ratings before I posted.Anyone got some christmas lighting they need powering.Thanks Roj Edited March 26, 2008 by Greybeard

[Bones]

is it one of those things that senses 12v or 240 volt? You can use it to power 12volt equipment when you are on mains hook up...

[Greybeard]

is it one of those things that senses 12v or 240 volt? You can use it to power 12volt equipment when you are on mains hook up...

 

It's a step down transformer from 240 volt down to 12 volt with 6 x outlets each rated to 12va.

 

As my reply to Roj it was used for low powered lighting in a pub.

 

Thanks