Yes, That was/is the battery charger 12 volt power supply. It is a somewhat crude supply. You really don't want to do the 110/220 volt transformer thing. Too many issues wit switches, grounded, grounding, There is a difference) neutrals etc. Go all 110V and replace the fridge heater element. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> Date: Monday, August 7, 2006 3:55 pm Subject: What is the transformer under my rear seat for? > Volks, > > I am reassembling my 1986 Syncro Westfalia that was originally a > Europeanmarket vehicle. Under the rear seat on top of the vent > where the furnace > is, is a transformer and some circuitry that is few by the 230VAC > system.Anyone know what this transformer does? Looks like it > makes 12VDC as there > is a heavier R and BR set of wires going to it. If it does make > 12V then > what for? To charge the camping battery and run lights? What > happens if I > feed it 115VAC? I have a 2:1 transformer here that I am debating > to install > so that the voltage to this transformer and to the fridge will be > 230VAC and > replace the European plug with a North American plug and have that > be at > 115VAC. The big question is will 60Hz be an issue? > > > > Cheers! > > > > David Marshall > > > > Fast Forward Automotive Inc. > > Quesnel BC Canada > > > > > Internet > > http://www.fastforward.ca > > > Email > > sales@fastforward.ca > > - Classic water cooled Volkswagen engine conversions > - Electrical harness fabrication and customization > > Due to the large quantity of email we receive, please include > previous email > correspondence when replying. This will allow us to read the full > dialoguein one message so that we may provide you a quicker and > more accurate > response. > |
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