Connecting a transformer backward

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Connecting a transformer backward in an electric doorbell circuit designed for a 12 V, 60 Hz AC supply results in a voltage output of 120 V. The voltage ratio calculated is 120/12, which equals 10, leading to a total voltage of 1200 V when multiplied by the input voltage of 120 V. This incorrect connection will likely cause a fuse to blow, preventing damage to the doorbell. Therefore, ensuring correct transformer orientation is critical for safe operation.

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An electric doorbell requires a 12 V, 60 Hz ac supply. If the transformer is connected the wrong way around the circuit, what voltage is supplied to the doorbell?

If figured the voltage ratio would now be 120/12, or 10, and 10 x 120 = 1200V. Is this right?

My other idea was that connecting the transformer the wrong way would simply supply the doorbell with 120 V.

Which is right?

Thanks
 
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fromthepast said:
An electric doorbell requires a 12 V, 60 Hz ac supply. If the transformer is connected the wrong way around the circuit, what voltage is supplied to the doorbell?

If figured the voltage ratio would now be 120/12, or 10, and 10 x 120 = 1200V. Is this right?

It is right. And certainly a fuse will blow off to stop this voltage supply.

ehild
 

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