I'm building a speed controller for my Lenco (Nigel's Speed Controller). I always seem to get stuck on wiring the IEC, fuse, and switch. Fortunately Nigel has written detailed instructions. Unfortunately, I'm not using the combo IEC part he recommends since that would place my power on/off switch in the back and difficult to reach. Instead I'm using independent IEC, separate fuse, and front-mounted toggle switch.
Here's how he recommends wiring the combo IEC, switch, and fuse unit (wires at the top go out to a supply transformer - brown and grey are on the hot/live side of the switch):
Here's a drawing of what I thought would be the right way to hook up separate IEC, fuse, and switch:
I've been told this is incorrect however since it results in a "dead short." But I can't really see how it's any different from the top picture.
Any advice on how to wire this up correctly? Can't wrap my head around it.
For those interested, Nigel's instructions for this are here.
Here's how he recommends wiring the combo IEC, switch, and fuse unit (wires at the top go out to a supply transformer - brown and grey are on the hot/live side of the switch):
Here's a drawing of what I thought would be the right way to hook up separate IEC, fuse, and switch:
I've been told this is incorrect however since it results in a "dead short." But I can't really see how it's any different from the top picture.
Any advice on how to wire this up correctly? Can't wrap my head around it.
For those interested, Nigel's instructions for this are here.