Transformer

jh34, Jul 8, 8:27pm

snoopy221, Jul 8, 8:33pm
Exactly what it states on the label.
! Isolating transformer!
230 volt potential is only back to the transformer not between person and earth if holding 230 volt wire

jh34, Jul 8, 8:41pm
So no shock. I'm used to step down as we have a couple of 230V to 110V.

No need for that if you have one of those things - small extension with switches and diodes?

tweake, Jul 8, 9:55pm
rare to use isolating transformers now, use RCD instead.

trade4us2, Jul 9, 11:35am
I used two of them to get 460 volts at 2000VA

ianab, Oct 22, 10:41am
Correct. It improved the safety of old tools that weren't double insulated, or if you cut through the power cord.

Modern RCDs are cheaper, lighter, safer and generally better.