Re: [TCML] Current control

["DC Cox" <resonance@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A current controller must be air-gapped, usually 80-100 mils so it will not
saturate, as in your case, and ceases to control any
current at all.  You can epoxy in some plastic to accomplish this task.
1,000 mils per inch.

Dr. Resonance

On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 7:38 AM, Paul McGlen <fusion2xxx@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I recently received some info on using a second variac to control the
> current to a pole pig, however, I seem to be having further problems. I cut
> the core of the second variac in two as sugested, but when I connect it up
> and try to run it, the current goes straight up beyond 50 Amps and the
> breaker kicks in. Could someone verify the way in which it should be wired
> up. Please help.
>
> Regards
>
> Paul McGlen.
>
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