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    Apr 25, 2013, 07:43 AM
    240vac to 120vac
    I am trying to obtain 120vac power from a press powered by 240vac w/no neutral. I am using a transformer to apply 240 to the input for 120vac output. Which of the output legs would be considered the neutral?
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    Apr 25, 2013, 08:11 AM
    Tell us more about the transformer, what are primary and secondary voltages listed?
    What is the rated VA?
    That will give us a better idea of the type of xfmr we are talking about...
    What are using the 120V for?
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