I changed two controllers/transformers earlier for a friend. I was there to do six. I connected the first two and well, they blew up .

  • DiaDeLosMuertos@aussie.zoneOP
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    2 days ago

    Oh I hear you mate. The thing is that the unit was closed up with the markings for mains and output clearly marked on the casing. After reading TRK 's input, I think that the guts were placed the wrong way around.

    Basically I connected the 240 to the DC output terminals.

    I contacted my friend earlier to explain this. I admitted that it was my error even though I followed the markings on the casing.

    She’s ok about it and has thrown them all away.

    • Peter@theblower.au
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      2 days ago

      @DiaDeLosMuertos

      Bugger! I would never have considered opening the device to check the internal connection before hooking it up. Ouch. You had a word with the supplier?

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        2 days ago

        The lady that purchased them made a complaint straight away on Saturday morning. I messaged her yesterday to confess that it was possibly and partially my mistake. She said not to worry as she considers them a fire risk anyway. I asked her to keep them so I could have another look but she’s thrown them in the bin. Off to Bunnings for her next.