Transformer help needed

[jaydub]

Hi, I've come across this 40 year old transformer.

It's 400VA with 240V AC input, 13/16V AC output.

Its for swimming pool lights.

Could anyone shed any light (excuse the pun) on the definition of 'CTE' and if there is a modern equivalent exactly the same as this?

I can find very similar transformers but with a 12V output, would this matter? I'm not sure...

Any help appreciated, thanks

 

[Pete999]

CENTRE TAPPED EARTH

 

[jaydub]

Thanks Pete, probably should have guessed

 

[Andy-1960]

CTE means centre tapped earth. This is on the secondary side of the transformer. It basically means that the centre of the secondary is connected to earth meaning the maximum voltage to earth in your case would be 6 volts.
110v Portable tool transformers are usually connected this way meaning max voltage to earth is 55 volts.

 

[buzzlightyear]

what is wrong with it ?

 

[jaydub]

This will sound daft but there is nothing wrong with it but the client just wants it replaced with a modern, new one as he has had the pool system updated.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Put it in a new box.

 

[Pete999]

This will sound daft but there is nothing wrong with it but the client just wants it replaced with a modern, new one as he has had the pool system updated.

Paint the enclosure it's in

 

[jaydub]

That's the exact idea that I was just contemplating, seems a bit naughty but it would solve my problem and I could just sell it to him as 're-conditioned' Thanks guys

 

[Pete999]

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That's the exact idea that I was just contemplating, seems a bit naughty but it would solve my problem and I could just sell it to him as 're-conditioned' Thanks guys

If there is nothing wrong with the existing TX, why change it? how much will a new one cost him?

 

[westward10]

That's the exact idea that I was just contemplating, seems a bit naughty but it would solve my problem and I could just sell it to him as 're-conditioned' Thanks guys

Think you will find that is fraudulent and I hope you are not being serious.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Think you will find that is fraudulent and I hope you are not being serious

is a joke west. I hope it is.

 

[PEG]

You could test it,paint what you like,and describe what you have done,and charge for it...nothing whatsoever fraudulent about that

 

[buzzlightyear]

while you there. them walls could do with a lick of paint.
I would go for midnight black!

 

[telectrix]

while you there. them walls could do with a lick of paint.
I would go for midnight black!

paint good old British made bricks????? sacrilege.

 

[jaydub]

Just to clear up any misconceptions here, I will and always do explain to my customers in full detail what it is that I am carrying out for them. A successful business is built on trust between a spark and his clients, you will not get far ripping people off! I hoped that the green face was enough to clarify my sarcasm in my previous post.

Thanks for everyone’s helpful input and I hope that has cleared things up.

 

[freddo]

We use Certikin for most pool stuff, a replacement transformer here is a huge waste of money though.

 

[buzzlightyear]

Just to clear up any misconceptions here, I will and always do explain to my customers in full detail what it is that I am carrying out for them. A successful business is built on trust between a spark and his clients, you will not get far ripping people off!

That's the exact idea that I was just contemplating, seems a bit naughty but it would solve my problem and I could just sell it to him as 're-conditioned'

you said not us!

 

[jaydub]

*Note to self, don’t joke on the internet*

 

[Marvo]

You can find new equivalent replacements but I wouldn't see a replacement as being an improvement unless there's a corrosion issue. The old one is probably better made and will probably outlast than a new one TBH. Just replace the enclosure if you're worried about the aesthetics