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🔌 Tripp Lite IS250 Isolation Transformer Surge Protector - 250W, 120V, 2 Outlet, 6ft Cord TAA GSA Review

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Revainrating 4 out of 5  
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Description of 🔌 Tripp Lite IS250 Isolation Transformer Surge Protector - 250W, 120V, 2 Outlet, 6ft Cord TAA GSA

250W ISOLATION TRANSFORMER: Complete line isolation, noise filtering and surge suppression is ideal for sensitive equipment. Supports combined loads up to 250 watts continuous/2.1A at 120V. 2-OUTLETS: Includes two widely spaced NEMA5-15R output receptacles, 6 ft. power cord, circuit breaker overload protection and lighted power switch. READY TO USE: Rugged all-metal housing ships ready for upright tower or wall mount installation. TAA COMPLIANT: Compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA) for GSA Schedule purchases.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

No "technical " isolation, but conversion is easy.

The output socket is grounded through the chassis and must be replaced with an isolated ground version for technical reasons. You must also disconnect and protect the secondary ground connection. As others have pointed out, the other ground wire on the secondary should remain connected.

Pros
  • Very impressive
Cons
  • The list will be long.

Didn't work for me. I have a treadmill that is making noise on my AC power lines and is interfering with my security camera. Thought this might help, hooked up a CCTV camera system to it, started the treadmill, the camera makes a lot of noise, hooked up a treadmill instead of a security system, the camera works fine but can sustain the power needed for the treadmill, even without that to use the treadmill. tilt function. Sent back for a refund.

Pros
  • Excellent design
Cons
  • Nothing

Revainrating 4 out of 5

My ground fault problem was solved

I had a media center with a receiver on one side of the room and a projector on the other. I was able to measure the 38V AC difference between the signal ground, between the signal ground on the receiver and the HDMI cable to the projector. This voltage disabled the HDMI systems of the JVC projector and Marantz receiver. I installed this isolator at the projector location to isolate the floor and the system has been working ever since. I should also reduce background noise and such when sending

Pros
  • Good price
Cons
  • Good but not great

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works great with My Electric Fence

I recently replaced my 10 year old fence charger with a new technology charger. Unfortunately the new fence charger is not compatible with the GFCI circuit I use in my yard. When the deer try to enter my yard, they touch the wire of the fence and a small, harmless charge gives them a mild shock. With the new fence charger it would appear as if a GFCI breaker was shorted to ground and the circuit was shut off. This isolating transformer is the ideal solution. I connected it to my protected GFCI…

Pros
  • Sturdy construction
Cons
  • Can't remember

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Does exactly what it's supposed to do, isolating YOU from the AC line.

I restore old radios from the 1920s to 1960s, most of which run directly from the AC mains. That means the metal case is HOT with 120VAC. It's easy to get electrocuted while testing or troubleshooting an old piece of equipment without disconnecting the case metal from the AC line, and that's where the Tripp Lite transformer comes to the rescue for you and your test equipment. This is a well made product that is suitable for both hobby and professional use. It's such a pleasure working on an old

Pros
  • Nicely packaged
Cons
  • Clean

So who gets a star? No product; it's probably good if used for its intended purpose. Revain receives 1 star for listing as an isolation transformer. The manufacturer refers to this product as an "isolating transformer power supply". The outputs are NOT floating and cannot be used to isolate test equipment as is. (Other reviewers point out that it can be converted into an isolation transformer by changing its internal wiring. This will void your warranty.) The manufacturer's description is…

Pros
  • Great design
Cons
  • Weight

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Works well in the right situation

I bought this to eliminate EMI/RFI conduction noise in an AC circuit used for an electronic drum kit in a professional live sound situation became. Testing eliminated EMI/RFI line noise on hotline. However, I also had noise in the neutral and ground conductors, which this device cannot eliminate due to the internal circuitry. After replacing the internal wiring, he eliminated all EMI/RFI line interference from all three lines. There are videos on YouTube describing how to change the internal…

Pros
  • Practical thing
Cons
  • I don't remember but there was something

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Really isolated with some modifications.

Well designed isolation transformer but be careful when using it as intended. If you are looking for a test bench isolation transformer to effectively isolate the device under test while measuring with an oscilloscope, this particular transformer requires some modifications. Notice the grounded neutral on the isolated output neutral? This needs to be removed or you still have a path to ground even with the hot and neutral parts isolated from the line. Remember that simply removing the ground…

Pros
  • Good thing
Cons
  • Fine