I'm sorry if this sounds lengthy but, I was told in earlier posts that I didn't give enough info. and don't worry about stating as much info as possible.
OK, before I start I know this sounds impossible so please don't slam me.
I have built a fog device that uses 4 mist generating transducer drivers that require 36VAC. I installed a 110VAC to 36VAC transformer with a fan to cool the transformer. I have the 36VAC for the driver circuits and a 12VDC supply for the fans going through a relay that turns everything on when my control module (single unit, purchased from a seperate supplier) signals to turn the device on.
Here it is. All of these electronics sit very close to water (in my prototype version only). While running one day I saw a fast bright blue spark, it appeared to be at the relay but, I'm not totaly sure. I immediately turned everything off and checked for water and shorts. There was a little water, a few droplets in the bottom of the case but everything looked good. I dried everything with towels and a hair dryer. Hours later I turned the device back on and the driver circuits didn't make a mist / fog. I checked all the components and the ONLY thing that I was able to find was that the transformer was now putting out 41.8VAC.
That in itself sounds pretty much straight forward, I agree. Sounds like I blew my transformer. I recieved another identical transformer from the same company and "before" hooking it to my device I checked the VAC output, it was also 41.8VAC. I called the supplier and they checked one of their transformers they pulled from their stock, it read 41.8VAC as-well.
The supplier is very confused and is ordering the trans schematic, they've tested the trans at 119VAC that I'm getting from my house line, they've tried useing the trans in every way they could think of and it still puts out 41.8VAC.
The trans is part #104417 from Jameco.com a 36VAC trans. It has 2 seperate windings in the primary core since there are actually 2 windings. There are 4 inputs 2 ins and 2 outs for the AC. Your suppose to connect the terminals 1 & 3 and terminals 2 & 4 to the AV in. and the output has 3 terminals with the center terminal used to get an 18VAC.
The impossible thing is, if you haven't got it yet, is one of 2 things. 1. Why would my circuit work with the supposed given 41.8VAC that the first trans probably put out and not now. OR 2. If the first trans actually started with 36VAC then was shorted to give 41.8VAC, why does my second trans as-well-as the transformers that the supplier has on their shelf read the identical 41.8VAC when supplied with 119VAC?
Sorry for over stating my problem but, any help would be appreciated.
OK, before I start I know this sounds impossible so please don't slam me.
I have built a fog device that uses 4 mist generating transducer drivers that require 36VAC. I installed a 110VAC to 36VAC transformer with a fan to cool the transformer. I have the 36VAC for the driver circuits and a 12VDC supply for the fans going through a relay that turns everything on when my control module (single unit, purchased from a seperate supplier) signals to turn the device on.
Here it is. All of these electronics sit very close to water (in my prototype version only). While running one day I saw a fast bright blue spark, it appeared to be at the relay but, I'm not totaly sure. I immediately turned everything off and checked for water and shorts. There was a little water, a few droplets in the bottom of the case but everything looked good. I dried everything with towels and a hair dryer. Hours later I turned the device back on and the driver circuits didn't make a mist / fog. I checked all the components and the ONLY thing that I was able to find was that the transformer was now putting out 41.8VAC.
That in itself sounds pretty much straight forward, I agree. Sounds like I blew my transformer. I recieved another identical transformer from the same company and "before" hooking it to my device I checked the VAC output, it was also 41.8VAC. I called the supplier and they checked one of their transformers they pulled from their stock, it read 41.8VAC as-well.
The supplier is very confused and is ordering the trans schematic, they've tested the trans at 119VAC that I'm getting from my house line, they've tried useing the trans in every way they could think of and it still puts out 41.8VAC.
The trans is part #104417 from Jameco.com a 36VAC trans. It has 2 seperate windings in the primary core since there are actually 2 windings. There are 4 inputs 2 ins and 2 outs for the AC. Your suppose to connect the terminals 1 & 3 and terminals 2 & 4 to the AV in. and the output has 3 terminals with the center terminal used to get an 18VAC.
The impossible thing is, if you haven't got it yet, is one of 2 things. 1. Why would my circuit work with the supposed given 41.8VAC that the first trans probably put out and not now. OR 2. If the first trans actually started with 36VAC then was shorted to give 41.8VAC, why does my second trans as-well-as the transformers that the supplier has on their shelf read the identical 41.8VAC when supplied with 119VAC?
Sorry for over stating my problem but, any help would be appreciated.
