Help... build finished but voltage error [solved]

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Offline Dervin

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on: July 30, 2014, 03:00:38 PM
I finished my build (first timer). I have infinite resistance between terminal 12 and 22. (also between any ground point and terminal 22. I have checked, double checked and triple checked the wiring. I can't see anything wrong.

What do i do?

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Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: July 30, 2014, 03:26:04 PM
Triple check how you have the power transformer mounted, especially those start washers. 

How's the resistance from ground to terminal 16?

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Reply #2 on: July 30, 2014, 03:43:52 PM
Terminal 16 is grounded. Should the transformer frame be grounded? I'm assuming the start washers and backplate washers are intended to isolate the xfmr case from ground?



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Reply #3 on: July 30, 2014, 03:51:48 PM
You're a genius. Completely skipped the part where I need a lock washer under the bolt nearest the safety ground. Thank you so much!!!!!