Re: 240v Variac question

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>

In a message dated 12/17/01 2:09:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:



>
>   But how do I hook up a variac to that setup?  I don't want to just slam
> the tubes to full voltage instantly.
>
>   Thanks!
>
> Shad
>
>


Hi Shad,
If your variac isn't rated for 240V input, you may be S.O.L. You can't just put
it across one side, or you'll cook it. You will indeed need tp upgrade to a
240V variac.
Matt D.