Re: Need GE MOV data

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Original poster: <davep@xxxxxxxx>


>>I'm looking to add some MOV protection to my Variac/control box.  I
>> found a handful of MOV devices, but I can't seem to locate any data
>> sheets on the web.  The devices are marked with the GE logo, "V150
>> LAX1002".  Does anyone have a reference or cross-reference book to
>> indicate what I have?  I'm hoping that the V150 indicates that it will
>> be fine at 150Vrms, on the 140V side of my Variac.

> That is the normal designation for a 150 VAC MOV,

   The issue, as correctly identified, is:
      is that the 'standoff'/withstand,
      or the tripping/clipping
    voltage.

    If its the tripping voltage its too low for 120/140VAC RMS
    work...

   Depending on the size of the handful, one might fuse one, and
   crank up the variac, allowing for peak to RMS etc (eg 140RMS,
   peaks around 208, etc....)

   best
    dwp