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Author Topic: Does my new chassis need a iso transformer?  (Read 1442 times)

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Larock

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Does my new chassis need a iso transformer?
« on: September 11, 2009, 01:59:51 pm »
Hello

I just received a new chassis for my cabinet. However im not sure if the chassis needs a isolation transformer or not. I dont have one so im a little scared to turn on the cabinet  ;D. Anybody able to tell if this chassis needs a isolation transformer from looking at these pics?




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Re: Does my new chassis need a iso transformer?
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2009, 01:53:16 pm »
The safest way to power it up, if you cannot find out if it needs it or not is to use an isolation transformer.    Using an ISO transformer on a chassis that doesn't need it will not damage it.  However, not having an ISO transformer on a chassis that needs it will damage the chassis!

You might also try e-mailing these people at this URL:

http://www.cnhuaqin.com/productsshow.asp?Pid=509   or sending to ftm@cnhuaqin.com

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Re: Does my new chassis need a iso transformer?
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2009, 02:55:19 pm »
This chassis appears to be one NOT for use in the USA. It does not need an isolation transformer. Notice it says 160v to 240 volts on the label.

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Re: Does my new chassis need a iso transformer?
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2009, 12:07:02 pm »
Ok

Thanks for the replies. I will try it and see how it works  :cheers: