Re: variac ratings

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Original poster: dave pierson <davep-at-quik-dot-com> 

Tesla list wrote:

>Original poster: "Richard Modistach" <hambone-at-dodo-dot-com.au>
>hi all,
>
>if say i was to get hold of an unknown rated variac
>that has had a 240v input, is there any simple way to
>ascertain it's peak\average current rating\handling
>characteristics.

    Arguably, post the WEIGHT and or DIMENSIONS here and
    someone will have one like it.

    Alternately, check the data plate usually attached, which may have
    model number and sometimes ratings data...

    best
     dwp