F5 - Antek 4218 Wiring Question

vdi_nenna · 15th August 2009, 12:49 AM

I want to be sure I have the wiring on the primaries correct.

Red/red and black/black tied together to obtain 115v?

Not red/black and red/black?

The label on the transfo say 115 red/blk 115 red/blk.
The PDF image shows:

red/blk on 1 winding and red/blk on the other.

I'm just a bit confused and I want to get this right.

thanks,

vince

Tea-Bag · 15th August 2009, 02:13 AM

yes,
red to red, line
black to black- neutral

vdi_nenna · 15th August 2009, 02:51 AM

Thanks so much!

mk57 · 4th May 2011, 03:29 AM

I just bought one and was wondering what the purple wire was for??

Nelson Pass · 4th May 2011, 03:40 AM

Worth knowing, each winding has adjacent wires coming
out of the transformers. (It would be nice if they had unique
color codes).

crazycody1993 · 4th May 2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nelson Pass

Worth knowing, each winding has adjacent wires coming
out of the transformers. (It would be nice if they had unique
color codes).

that would be perfect!

stripes on one pair, and normal on the other

mk57 · 5th May 2011, 03:13 PM

My 4218 also has a purple labeled shield. Any ideas what to do with that one??

WithTarragon · 5th May 2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk57

My 4218 also has a purple labeled shield. Any ideas what to do with that one??

With all due respect, this is a transformer and is capable of delivering a massive voltge and current. If there is any mistake, the consequences are huge. At the very least you could wipe out all your work and at the very most you could hurt youself or burn down your house. The list goes on.

If there is any doubt about the wiring, you should contact Antek and verify the identity of the wires.

This DIY forum seems to have a number of folks who take a casual approach to transformers, power supplies etc.

Marra · 5th May 2011, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mk57

My 4218 also has a purple labeled shield. Any ideas what to do with that one??

Looking on Anteks site they state that the audio grade transformers have an interwinding screen which usually connects to chassis ground; but as With Tarragon recommends it would be best to confirm this with Antek first.

NYCOne · 5th May 2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marra

Looking on Anteks site they state that the audio grade transformers have an interwinding screen which usually connects to chassis ground; but as With Tarragon recommends it would be best to confirm this with Antek first.

Call Jon at Antek. I had a question about one of his 4 output toroids and he answered it immediately.

15th August 2009, 12:49 AM	#1
vdi_nenna diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PA, USA	F5 - Antek 4218 Wiring Question I want to be sure I have the wiring on the primaries correct. Red/red and black/black tied together to obtain 115v? Not red/black and red/black? The label on the transfo say 115 red/blk 115 red/blk. The PDF image shows: red/blk on 1 winding and red/blk on the other. I'm just a bit confused and I want to get this right. thanks, vince __________________ I build, therefore I am.

15th August 2009, 02:51 AM	#3
vdi_nenna diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PA, USA	Thanks so much! __________________ I build, therefore I am.

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15th August 2009, 02:13 AM	#2
Tea-Bag not politcally affiliated diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kennebunk Blog Entries: 5	yes, red to red, line black to black- neutral

4th May 2011, 03:29 AM	#4
mk57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	I just bought one and was wondering what the purple wire was for??

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Nelson Pass The one and only Join Date: Mar 2001	Worth knowing, each winding has adjacent wires coming out of the transformers. (It would be nice if they had unique color codes).

5th May 2011, 03:13 PM	#7
mk57 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2011	My 4218 also has a purple labeled shield. Any ideas what to do with that one??

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