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previous: Regan Stupid question probably, but is it... -- 4/14/2003 7:41 AM	View Thread

Re: variable transformer enclosure

4/15/2003 7:23 AM
Enzo	Re: variable transformer enclosure It is OK to house them in a box. I would use a ventilated box if you plan to run much power through it. A nice case can give you room not only for a big satisfying knob, but also a couple meters to monitor output voltage and current. Maybe add an outlet. I had a bypass switch on my old box - so I could use the VAriac for troubleshooting, but once past its need, I could run right off the mains. My current Variac has its own housing these days, and the enclosed one stayed at its old shop.

4/15/2003 7:23 AM

Enzo

Re: variable transformer enclosure

It is OK to house them in a box. I would use a ventilated box if you plan to run much power through it. A nice case can give you room not only for a big satisfying knob, but also a couple meters to monitor output voltage and current. Maybe add an outlet. I had a bypass switch on my old box - so I could use the VAriac for troubleshooting, but once past its need, I could run right off the mains.

My current Variac has its own housing these days, and the enclosed one stayed at its old shop.

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Regan Thanks Enzo,I like the bypass s... -- 4/16/2003 5:37 AM