Re: Using 240VAC on 140VAC Varic

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Original poster: "Brian" <ka1bbg-at-webryders-dot-net> 

Hi, i haven't tried it but a place i worked years ago an electrician hooked
up 6 variac's to 240 instead of 120 and after a few minutes of testing, it
was time to call the fire dept! variac's will sometimes take some abuse but
not that much. cul brian f.

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Subject: Using 240VAC on 140VAC Varic


 > Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
 >
 > Has anyone tried running 240VAC on a variac rated for 0-140VAC ?
 > I know there are issues, but just curious if anyone actually tried it.
 >
 > Thanks
 > Dan
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