worldzfree

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thanks for the clarification. sorry about the sorta thread hijack.

rmaloney86

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chappyman7

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Sorry for the old thread revive but i felt my noob question was best posted here instead of its own thread... What exactly is the transformer for? I've got a bcs controller and SSRs...

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reynolds5520

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The commonly available gas valves described by kladue require 24 VAC to operate. The transformer supplies the power they need. Use a relay from the BCS to switch the 24 VAC.

chappyman7

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So I'd want to put the transformer in between my "main power" and the SSR so that the power entering the SSR is 24vac?

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In primary: Lemon Lime Hef, Double Jack IIPA clone

Seconday: Cascade Pale ale, EdWort's Apfelwein

Tap 1: I-Bre-A(Wheat IPA inspired by my girlfriend)
Tap 2: Hef Off!
Tap 3: EdWort's Apfelwein
Tap 4: empty *gasp

reynolds5520

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Correct.

The 120 VAC side of the transformer connects to your main power. The 24 VAC side is then switched by the SSR (or SSRs, if you have more than one valve). The switched 24 VAC then connects to the valve.

Just make sure your SSR is rated down to 24 VAC.

chappyman7

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Sweet, looks like the d2425 relays I ordered are rated as low as 24vac! Thanks for a the help! Couldn't have done it without HBT!

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In primary: Lemon Lime Hef, Double Jack IIPA clone

Seconday: Cascade Pale ale, EdWort's Apfelwein

Tap 1: I-Bre-A(Wheat IPA inspired by my girlfriend)
Tap 2: Hef Off!
Tap 3: EdWort's Apfelwein
Tap 4: empty *gasp