I need to buy a variac

[Geegz]

Ok so I have a couple PL400's here, also have boards from Joe and I need to purchase a variac.

is 10 amp enough for a PL400 and PL700?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/381806876926?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

this was has a couple hours left to go and is about as cheap as I've seen.

 

[laatsch55]

Yep....

 

[laatsch55]

Same one I have....remember, you are just bringing the amps up on the variac, any high current stuff will be done without the variac...

 

[Geegz]

Perfect! Thanks again Lee you are a plethora of information!

 

[laatsch55]

Glad to help, just sittin on my butt watchin football....

 

[stuwee]

I'll ask...why would anyone need a variac for solid state gear? I understand the concept when powering up older tube gear.

 

[laatsch55]

Cranky caps, and maybe, JUST maybe, something ain't right....

 

[jbeckva]

Hey Stu-Man!

The variac's saved my ass quite a few times! I have one with an ammeter on the front that I watch very closely when turning a WOPL up for the first time. That needle so much as moves a mm, the power gets cut and I start troubleshooting. Although been known to be a dumbass n keep turning it up .. blew a few things that way lolz.

Got that sucker from Larry... bless im.

 

[stuwee]

Thanks guys, I had no idea, I've always just plugged them in and let the electrons move about for about 24 hours before using them when they were an unknown to me. Count me lucky I guess!!

 

[laatsch55]

You haven't completely stripped a 700 down to the bare chassis and started over either....