is it safe to run a lionchief engine with a postwar 1034 transformer?
i usually use a 1034 to run my RMT BEEP and postwar 44 tonner
the 1034 is stock and the only power supply i have other than a wall wart
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Turn it up all the way and then control it with the remote. The U terminal goes to the Center rail like on a 1033. Don't hook up anything else like accessories to it. If you have a TVS diode put it across the Lockon. It will offer a little protection.
John
I strongly recommend a fast blow fuse or breaker.
Cody, I'd suggest a 3 to 3.5 Amp fast blow fuse (and some spares). I'm not aware of a fast acting breaker rated for this range and would not recommend thermal breakers as they are generally considered to be too slow for modern electronics.
Like @Craftech said, adding a TVS diode would also be good in addition to the fast blow fuse.
Doing the math: 75Watts input power X ~80% efficiency = approximate Output power of 60Watts or so.
60 Watts/18 Volts = 3.33 Amps
