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5/22/2013 6:38:59 AM EDT
I have the transformer below that I removed from a cooler with an illuminated sign face. The cooler was junk but I want to hang the sign face in my garage. The transformer initially received power from a junction box inside the cooler (the wires on the right connected to the junction box). How can I properly convert the transformer to run on a standard power outlet? I want to splice a power cord where the blade connectors are now but want to do it properly.

Thanks in advance for the help.

5/22/2013 6:41:07 AM EDT
[#1]
You could just get a lamp cord plug from the local hardware store and use that.
5/22/2013 6:43:01 AM EDT
[#2]
I would solder on a new lamp cord, and use heat shrink over each solder joint and then 1 larger heat shrink over both to make it clean.
5/22/2013 6:47:50 AM EDT
[#3]
Quoted:
I would solder on a new lamp cord, and use heat shrink over each solder joint and then 1 larger heat shrink over both to make it clean.


Or clip the spade connectors off and put a plug on it.
5/22/2013 6:51:43 AM EDT
[#4]
Clip off spade plug, attach new plug (looks like a 2 prong plug should do it).

There are even simple ones that just have pins to pierce through the insulation on 'zip' cord.


About the only thing you should NOT do is splice zip cord.

Put a plug on the un-split part of the existing cord and use an extension cord if you need more length.

5/22/2013 7:02:12 AM EDT
[#5]
Is it 120vac input? If yes, ten just go to Lowes and buy a plug and put it on.
5/22/2013 7:04:32 AM EDT
[#6]
yeah, what's the input voltage? It will say on the transformer. If it's 120, just put a chord cap on it and be done.
5/22/2013 7:07:05 AM EDT
[#7]
Quoted:
Is it 120vac input? If yes, ten just go to Lowes and buy a plug and put it on.


I would do this or open the transformer, remove the old cord and solder in a new lamp cord and close the transformer case.  Whichever was the cheaper option.
5/22/2013 1:05:14 PM EDT
[#8]
So far, like 8 correct answers in a row.  Has this ever happened before?
5/22/2013 1:06:39 PM EDT
[#9]
We need a clear close up image of that label.  Looks like it says input voltage is 220.  That will complicate things.
5/22/2013 1:17:59 PM EDT
[#10]
Close up shows 120VAC input. Cut the spades off and put a 15A plug on it.