WIP personal mod to a machine with ground: Removable cable.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

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[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Thought it would be a good idea to update yall, i have been having ideas. i am going to go about getting two single side 3 voltage selectors and add a switch for the transformer output. that should be safe enough, Ill let you know if i can find a suitable transformer.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Ok, another update. I know of the transformer id need, i just need to find a sutiable autoswitch for a transformer

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Ok, so heres the pdf datasheet for the transformer i have picked. This is findable at digikey for 115 CAD per unit.
http://catalog.triadmagnetics.com/Asset/VPT100-5000.pdf

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Ok, this next post is a bit of a long one containing a couple links.
Voltage selector switch (two pole was the most sane option i could find)
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...VS0002/3962704 ~ 15 CAD
Most sane bypass switch i can find for the project (cause for the bypass i need to wire across to the output anyways, why not make the switch 4 pole dual throw?)
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...W01-DA/1052889 ~ 20 CAD
Finally, The transformer.
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...0-5000/2090094 ~ 155 CAD
Approximate total (Free shipping) ~ 190 CAD minus wire and some of the extra crimps i need - For sure im soldering to my bypass switch, the ground will be a constant wire.
Edits: Corrected math and found out torodial transformer diameter (total)
14.10 cm is this. its from the data sheet, and i can probably find space for this.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Thought i should add that this transformer only works for 100VAC in machines, or 50 VAC in.

[Drunkenclam]

Its a good idea. as some machines are 24vac. Some people don't check before plugging in Is Canada 240v?

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Its a good idea. as some machines are 24vac. Some people don't check before plugging in Is Canada 240v?

Canada is 120/240V, i want to add protections for if i ever take the machine abroad into a 240V country.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Ok, just going to quickly add some info, cause i have a couple updates.
I do have plans to transfer the machine to the netherlands, But i need a little more advice.
How should i proctect myself from accidentally triggering the switch to a 100v bypass? Should i implement some form of pcb to help with this? Many questions wich im unsure how to fix myself. I may need to make a pcb to solve this headache. any reccomendations welcome.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Ok, this next post is a bit of a long one containing a couple links.
Voltage selector switch (two pole was the most sane option i could find)
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...VS0002/3962704 ~ 15 CAD
Most sane bypass switch i can find for the project (cause for the bypass i need to wire across to the output anyways, why not make the switch 4 pole dual throw?)
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...W01-DA/1052889 ~ 20 CAD
Finally, The transformer.
https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/d...0-5000/2090094 ~ 155 CAD
Approximate total (Free shipping) ~ 190 CAD minus wire and some of the extra crimps i need - For sure im soldering to my bypass switch, the ground will be a constant wire.
Edits: Corrected math and found out torodial transformer diameter (total)
14.10 cm is this. its from the data sheet, and i can probably find space for this.

Quick update here on this one. Forgot to make sure my input switch was rated for 240. Welp i need to find some way to safegaurd myself so time to hunt for a new switch for this i guess….. (ill also find a switch to add between here and input so i dont accidentally fry the machine. Would be a sad day if i accidentally fried it)

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Its time for another update! This has gone to a place i never thought. i need contactors or similar since such high voltage 240vac rated switches need higher costs, And unless i will to take saftey risks, its not going to be safe at 240VAC.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Its update time again! the transformer has been ordered along with some things i need to get it installed.

[rockston]

If you want to protect the machine from over or under voltage simply use this. 230V AC Current Protector 63A, Intelligent Single Phase Adjustable Over-Voltage Under-Voltage Current Protective Device https://a.co/d/i21XVJn

[takethecastle57]

[rockston]

https://www.amazon.com/SVR1000-Prote..._1688129216836

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

If you want to protect the machine from over or under voltage simply use this. 230V AC Current Protector 63A, Intelligent Single Phase Adjustable Over-Voltage Under-Voltage Current Protective Device https://a.co/d/i21XVJn

its got a way to choose between 120 and 240, so i think im fine. (aka it does 120 or 240 to 2x50vac, wich combine for 100VAC.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

I do need to pick up some piggyback tab terminals though, so that i can make this be a workable system for now since i dont want my input perma wired to my transformer….

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

Digikey box arrived today! transformer wont go in soon but i have most of what i need to get this thing setup. The transformer is as advertised. 5A is more than enough amps.

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

It works, and it starts noisy but it quiets down really quick. its a good transformer. if the machine had ground right now it would be dead silent.
(this is just a temporary power in im waiting for next paycheck to finish things)

[SuspicousSodaFountain]

I personally do not reccomend any of you do what i have done here. might as well share some actual pics of it running.IMG_2877.jpgIMG_2879.jpg