RE: VARIAC

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Original poster: "Loudner, Godfrey by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <gloudner-at-SINTE.EDU>

Hi Will

An incredible find! Yes you can use it on your 15kv/60ma neon transformer.
But supply the end leads of the variac with 120v service. If you supply the
variac with 240v service, don't turn the wheel above 120v or you will over
volt your transformer and break down its internal insulation. 

Godfrey Loudner

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> Subject:	VARIAC
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> Original poster: "will dork by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
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> Hello everyone,
>  
> I went to the junk yard yesterday, and i found a great item for coilers.
> It was
> a 280 volt 50 amp variac that was motor contolled. It is rated at 14 kva
> The
> unit cost $50, but it is brand new, never been uses, and has heavy duty
> wire
> already on it. I am on a limited budget, thus thus this variac stood out.
> MY
> question is thought can i use this unit to control one 15 kv 60 ma neon
> transformer? I want to upgrade later to a pole transformer, and i know
> that
> this variac would be perfect, but i do not know if i could use it to
> control a
> neon transformer. Please respond. Thanks
>  
> Will mcmanus
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