Bassman
DIY Member
Does the transformer on a low voltage lighting system, such as a monorail, put out AC or DC. Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks.
availability of the bulbs,Bassman said:... I wanted to know whether to buy a DC or AC for the monorail light syste....
Bob NH said:A transformer connected to AC is a short circuit, or very nearly so.
jwelectric said:Didn't you mean to say DC instead of AC in the statement above?
geniescience said:Besides, Bassman, you deserve an answer to your first question. After that, if people want to keep on discussing other things closely related to your question, I won't speak up to disagree.
David
And here-in lies your answer as was given to you hereBassman said:I'm sure when I place an order they'll be happy to sell me the correct thing.
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jwelectric said:And here-in lies your answer as was given to you here
Wrong! A transformer will convert Voltage and impedance for AC. If you feed a transformer DC it will block it. Depending on the transformer, circut voltage and power capasity some thing may get damaged. In other cases this blocking propterty is used to advantage.geniescience said:It (A transformer) keeps AC input as AC, and DC input as DC.
Another word for rectifier is inverter. A transformer combined with one of these is now a more complex device. Can be called a power supply. Cannot be called a transformer because it alters the type of output waveform, from AC to DC. or from DC to AC.
David
This is awkward, but...
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