Transformer install for Argo IR882

yanks10123

I have an Argo ARM -6P with 5 nest thermostats. At least one of the relays is very noisy. Argo recommends purchasing an isolation panel (IR882) for power robbing thermostats like the nest. 

The isolation panel requires a separate transformer and I had a few questions. 

The transformer that I bought (and seemingly all 24VAC transformers) says that the black wire on the 110V side is common and white is hot. Do I match up black on the transformer with my neutral on 110 (and white on transformer to black/hot on my electric)? Does it not matter because it’s an AC transformer? 

On the 24VAC side, does it matter which wire goes to what? 

Finally, does anyone have suggestions on an enclosure for the IR882? 

Thank you in advance 

yanks10123

Just to close the loop here, I bought a transformer and wired white wire from 110v side of transformer (which is hot) to black on my 110v AC supply; and wired black wire from 110v side of transformer (neutral) to white on my 110v AC supply. Everything worked as expected. The IR882 is expensive for what it is, but is pretty elegant

109A_5

Hello @yanks10123,
Glad it all worked out. Not sure what country you are in, in the United States for example, typical 120 VAC wiring the Black wire is Hot and the White is the Neutral.

If the connected device has a Black wire and a White wire, usually the connections are Black to Black and White to White.

Some transformers just have two Black wires on the primary side.