Re: Unknown Powerstat

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Original poster: BunnyKiller <bunikllr-at-bellsouth-dot-net> 



Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t-at-yahoo-dot-com>
>I just picked up a pair of ganged Powerstats at a
>garage sale. They weigh in at around 42 pounds for the
>two of them. They have no markings other that on the
>bottom, where each one says GP58004. Does anyone know
>how to identify the voltage or amperage of the thing?
>I'm guessing it's a 120v 15a, but how would I know if
>it's a 240v?
>
>Pictures are at:
>
>http://www.hot-streamer-dot-com/adam/garage/variac1.jpg
>
>and
>
>http://www.hot-streamer-dot-com/adam/garage/variac2.jpg
>
>thanks
>Adam

Hey Adam...

looks like 120V 25 A units   when wired correctly they can be used as 120V 
45A( 10% drop)   or 240V 25A

Scot D