RE: [TCML] Variac

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

I can see how just throwing the switch on (without ramping up a Variac) would be more stressful to the power switch or mains circuit breaker, but I don't understand which other components would be stressed.  The NST?  Cap?  What else is there?  If they are, let's discuss it.  If they are not, let's stop saying this, or add appropriate qualifiers if needed.

Gary Lau (who still uses a Variac)
MA, USA

> The reason I like a variac is because it gives you a smooth ramp up to full power.
> Just throwing the switch closed really puts a stress on the entire system, and that
> will do more harm than running a well tuned coil over voltage.
>
> Richard

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