Re: [TCML] Resistive ballast

[drieben@xxxxxxxxxxx (David Rieben)]

Hi Gareth,

You can use resistive ballasting but this tends to
waste a lot of energy as heat. Most of us try to
ramp up the input voltage via a variac.
--
David Rieben

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From: "kingsandangels@xxxxxxxxxxx " <kingsandangels@xxxxxxxxxxx> 

> I just thought of an Idea to make a resistive ballast for my 4 mots but I might 
> not need it seems our 240v outlet can handle mots without ballasting.Use a stove 
> plate and 6 way switch to adjust the power use of the plate that is in series 
> with the mots primary and add a direct line switch when plate is off.This can 
> also be used with a power factor correction capacitor.How does that sit with you 
> guys?Good plan?At least you could control it better than direct power up?Thanks 
> Gareth 
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