Re: Variac/Isos

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Original poster: "tesla by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <tesla-at-paradise-dot-net.nz>

Greetings
I fixed this problem by using a medium length power extension cord between
the outlet and the variac

Also I had much less trouble if I selected an outlet with the longest wiring
run to the switchboard

Best
Ted L in NZ
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Subject: Re: Variac/Isos


> Original poster: "Kent Vander Velden by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <graphix-at-iastate.edu>
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> > Also, if large, variacs can create false trips, due to
> > inrush current.
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>   Is there a good way to fix this problem?  I have a variac that keeps
> throwing a 20A breaker.
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>   Thanks.
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