Hi all, I know this sounds like a dumb question, but.....I'm thinking out loud...and maybe I shouldn't do that....
Upcoming project involves installing a new control system on a machine that has several 24 VAC solenoid valves.
My new control (which will be fed with 120 VAC ) will include a small power transformer (120V on the primary, 24 VAC from the secondary winding w/ 50W rated output).
What's to stop me from tying one leg of the secondary winding to the 120 VAC neutral? (as opposed to having a full floating 24 VAC). FWIW the AC neutral will not be tied to earth ground.
I can't think of any reason why this would inadvisable, other than I don't think it's done too often and may raise the eyebrow of an inspector.
I also believe that if it is left floating (not tied to the neutral), the electrical inspector would want to see a fuse on both sides of the output winding.
Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance.
Upcoming project involves installing a new control system on a machine that has several 24 VAC solenoid valves.
My new control (which will be fed with 120 VAC ) will include a small power transformer (120V on the primary, 24 VAC from the secondary winding w/ 50W rated output).
What's to stop me from tying one leg of the secondary winding to the 120 VAC neutral? (as opposed to having a full floating 24 VAC). FWIW the AC neutral will not be tied to earth ground.
I can't think of any reason why this would inadvisable, other than I don't think it's done too often and may raise the eyebrow of an inspector.
I also believe that if it is left floating (not tied to the neutral), the electrical inspector would want to see a fuse on both sides of the output winding.
Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance.