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    Jan 8, 2011, 09:31 AM
    Boiler transformer?
    How long do transformer's last ? What function does a transformer perform?
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    Jan 8, 2011, 05:10 PM
    Transformers can last many years. The transformer (a stepdown transformer) serves to step the power down from 120 V to 24 V in most cases,, and the 24 V sends the power to controls ,such as gas valves for instance to come on when valve needs to open up to let gas out and into the burners
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