At 03:41 PM 3/1/2008 -0600, Jim Stone wrote:
>The original transformer output is 24VAC-50VA, while the doorbell one is
>24VAC-20VA.
If that's the case, it means you are drawing a little over2 amps,
P = 24 * 2 = 48.
You should be able to find one at radio shack. But I just checked their web
site, and I don't see any transformers for building things, only to convert
European to American. I find that hard to believe. But...
If you have any electronic house in your area, they should be able to sell
you a transformer. Connect the primary side to the 120, and the output 24V
to the light wiring. Simple if you can find the xformer.
Here's are some
This one is a little over kill - but probably your best bet:
24 V.C.T. @ 5 AMP POWER TRANSFORMER CAT# @ $ 20.50 each - TX-245
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/TX-245/790/24_V.C.T._%22#64;_5_AM
P_POWER_TRANSFORMER_.html
This one is marginal:
24 V.C.T. @ 2 AMP POWER TRANSFORMER @ $ 11.20 each - CAT# TX-242
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/TX-242/790/24_V.C.T._%22#64;_2_AM
P_POWER_TRANSFORMER_.html
This is is OK:
24 VCT 4 AMPS @ $ 17.75 each - CAT# TX-244
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/TX-244/790/24_VCT_4_AMPS_.html
this one should do the trick nicely:
24 V.C.T. @ 3 AMP POWER TRANSFORMER @ $ 14.25 each - CAT# TX-243
http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/item/TX-243/790/24_V.C.T._%22#64;_3_AM
P_POWER_TRANSFORMER_.html
John
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