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bobbykim4
Aug 12, 2012, 11:56 AM
I put 2 new 2 ton package units on my roof 3 months ago, unfortunately they are not covered by warranty because we installed them. Both units will work for a couple weeks and then I will loose a transformer. Will blow even when the unit is not being used. It's a 240v/24v 40va transformer, I am leaning towards buying a transformer with a higher va rating since it takes so long to blow. Just fyi I am drawing only .35 amps on each leg of the 24v side of the transformer

hkstroud
Aug 12, 2012, 04:53 PM
No ac tech here, but I'd look for problem in wiring on low voltage side. Problems on high voltage side would trip breaker. Next time you have to replace get a transformer with built in breaker. That way you can reset rather than replace.