I have a perfect working post war ZW 275 watt transformer that should have the power cord replaced. I have good skills on rebuilding things but some of these transformers can be a trick to repair any input will be appreciated to take the right steps to replace the cord
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Try this link on ZW power cord replacement:
https://documentcloud.adobe.co...d3-9171-fe857c0f2637
Disclaimer: I've never had to replace the cord on my ZW's; ran across a series of articles on ZW repairs and this was one of them.
thanks for the info I did some work on this unit long ago just don’t recall what it was
You can buy a cheap extension cord and cut the female end off. That will make a good transformer power cord.
I have a new cord now so I just have to install it
Other than having a polarized plug on the end, any decent quality extension cord will work. I've repaired many Lionel transformers this way. I totally agree with Royboy.
Marty W. posted:Other than having a polarized plug on the end, any decent quality extension cord will work. I've repaired many Lionel transformers this way. I totally agree with Royboy.
I agree with this post. I do not agree with the above comment to buy a cheap extension cord. And connect it correctly based on the polarized plug.
Loose-Caboose posted:Marty W. posted:Other than having a polarized plug on the end, any decent quality extension cord will work. I've repaired many Lionel transformers this way. I totally agree with Royboy.
I agree with this post. I do not agree with the above comment to buy a cheap extension cord. And connect it correctly based on the polarized plug.
Classic ZWs are not polarized, and actually a non polarized plug is preferential to allow for phasing.
Yes the Classic Z's and ZW's are not polarized. But would it not be nice if the Z's both postwar and prewar, had the plugs assigned correctly so when you unplug a non polarized "Z", it could be plugged back in and you know it is phased correctly with the other transformers without having to put some indicator on all your plugs so they do get plugged in correctly or what takes more time, re-phase the transformer. If you are replacing the electric cord, why not take Five extra minutes to perform the repair correctly.
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