Re: 60A Variac on Ebay: inrush current problem

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Original poster: Just Justin <rocketfuel@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>



> Original poster: "Scott Hanson" <huil888@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> This is a common problem when powering up big inductive loads (like
> transformers or variacs) that have high magnetizing currents. Several
> relatively easy "fixes" are available.
>

I hope you'll pardon the newbie question:

Are you saying that a lot of current will flow through the coil before the
core has had a chance to magnetize and thereby oppose the current flowing
in the coil?  Do you have a ballpark figure on how long this takes for, say
a 60A variac?

Thanks!

Justin