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    Jun 1, 2009, 12:21 PM
    Convert 110V to 480V
    Hi,

    I need to convert 110V AC to 480V AC (no current - like a big Capacitor).
    So far I could not find the right transformer for that task.
    My Question is whether I can use a ballast for luminiscent Lights
    (converts to ~600V) and a dimmer to adjust the voltage to what I need.

    If this doesn't work I would appeciate any suggestions...

    Thanks & Cheers
    Marc
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    Jun 1, 2009, 05:12 PM

    There common control transformers.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electr...0v-360265.html

    Google search 120 480 control transformer

    Pri and sec designations don't really matter.
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    Jun 1, 2009, 05:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by marc_kar View Post
    Hi,

    I need to convert 110V AC to 480V AC (no current - like a big Capacitor).
    So far I could not find the right transformer for that task.
    My Question is wether I can use a ballast for luminiscent Lights
    (converts to ~600V) and a dimmer to adjust the voltage to what I need.

    If this doesn't work I would appeciate any suggestions...

    Thanks & Cheers
    Marc
    All you need is a 480/ 240/120 volt x-former. Hook 120 volts to the secondary leads and walla... 480 vac is on the primary leads ( H1 and H2) It's called 'backfeeding'.
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