Now this is a Variac!

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N0WEK:
I needed a variac to turn down the plate voltage on the Gates BC-1J and this one became available at a good price. I just didn't realize how heavy it was; 54 lb shipping weight!

Now I just need a really cool large spoked knob to turn it!

240 vac in/0-280 vac out @ 28 amps; more than twice what I need, but it'll keep the plate supply stiff!

Pete, WA2CWA:
When you post a picture with that high of resolution and size (over 4 megs), it will take forever for a slow DSL or dial-up to load if clicked on.

Mike/W8BAC:
Cool Greg. I used resistors and never thought of this. Good luck and have fun.

Mike
www.w8bac.com

N0WEK:
Quote from: Mike/W8BAC on August 03, 2012, 09:00:03 PM

Cool Greg. I used resistors and never thought of this. Good luck and have fun.

Mike
www.w8bac.com


Mike,

I looked over your website and realized that I'd seen it before. I stole the idea of a 2x2 dummy to plan the move of the Gates into the basement; it cleared the side door by about 1/4 inch on either side and the top. I had to cut out the bottom step on the flight going to the second floor so I could turn the transmitter after I got it in the door. Same problem with finding a space between the joists to stand it up. I did add 4 heavy duty casters to the bottom plate such that the wheels only raise the cabinet off the floor about an inch. Mine was only about 300 lbs since I pulled all the units but the meter and relay panels and the wiring harness.

Hopefully I'll get the Gates on the air by next spring.

Greg

N0WEK:
Quote from: Pete, WA2CWA on August 03, 2012, 08:56:38 PM

When you post a picture with that high of resolution and size (over 4 megs), it will take forever for a slow DSL or dial-up to load if clicked on.


Fixed that!

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