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Re: variable transformer enclosure

4/16/2003 5:37 AM
Regan	Re: variable transformer enclosure Thanks Enzo, I like the bypass switch idea, and may add that. I'm actually using an old computer power supply case, so it has ventilation and is pretty roomy. I'm using the original power cord jack, and the original power switch is moved to where the auxiliary jack(for monitor) was, even has the right spaced holes. A wall socket fits almost perfectly in the space where a flanged plate was holding the power supply and voltage selector previously. Where the fan was is where I'm mounting a meter, and I'm also mounting a couple of binding posts. I still have to drill the holes for the variable transformer and mount it. Everything is almost drop in- I only have to drill holes for the variac, and bust out some of the fan guard to fit the meter. I'm still contemplating adding a small bypassable isolation transformer for using with small circuits so I don't have to have something else taking up space in the work area. Which is more important, having a current meter, or voltage? I don't have room for both, although I could make a small digital current meter using leds, and save the meter for voltage. Regan

4/16/2003 5:37 AM

Regan

Re: variable transformer enclosure

Thanks Enzo,
I like the bypass switch idea, and may add that.
I'm actually using an old computer power supply case, so it has ventilation and is pretty roomy. I'm using the original power cord jack, and the original power switch is moved to where the auxiliary jack(for monitor) was, even has the right spaced holes. A wall socket fits almost perfectly in the space where a flanged plate was holding the power supply and voltage selector previously. Where the fan was is where I'm mounting a meter, and I'm also mounting a couple of binding posts. I still have to drill the holes for the variable transformer and mount it. Everything is almost drop in- I only have to drill holes for the variac, and bust out some of the fan guard to fit the meter.
I'm still contemplating adding a small bypassable isolation transformer for using with small circuits so I don't have to have something else taking up space in the work area.
Which is more important, having a current meter, or voltage?
I don't have room for both, although I could make a small digital current meter using leds, and save the meter for voltage.
Regan

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Enzo If you want to pick one meter to ha... -- 4/17/2003 7:58 AM