Re: Variac-O-Rama in Cincinnati Ohio

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Variac-O-Rama in Cincinnati Ohio
From: Clifford D Fahrer <cfahrer-at-in-touch-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 11:47:25 -0700
Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
Delivered-To: fixup-tesla-at-pupman-dot-com-at-fixme



Just re-read my post and thought I coul clear up a couple of items for the
interested coilers.

> Original Poster: Clifford D Fahrer <cfahrer-at-in-touch-dot-net>
>
> All,
>
> This is the coilers biggest freebe catch for the 21st century!!!!!!!!!
>
> On or after December 4th 1999, some BIG variacs will be available free
> of charge to all coilers that will come and get them.
> <Snip>

In all probability we can get to them on Dec 4th, however I will need to
clear this date with the contractor. I should know within a week.

>
> These are the details:
>
> Variacs available----- 6 each  motor driven 6600 watt units  and 12
> manual variacs rated at 6000 watts.

<Snip>
Each of the manual units are rated at 6600 watts.  Also there are 5 motors
driving the six motor driven units. (something like this):

Xform--Motor--Xform--Motor--Xform--Motor--Xform--Motor--Xform--Motor--Xform

> Each (--) represents some kind of a clutch linkage to engage the motor. I
> don't know the motor details but I know it drives the voltage up and down
> via a carbon brush.  The motors are reversable.

I'll make a couple of calls to get more detail on the motors.

> The 12 manual units are mounted in a large GE stage lighting console and
> will need to be removed. You will need tools and a good back.
> <Snip>

Actually both the manual units and the motor drivin units are used for stage
lighting.


Cliff Fahrer