Re: 3 Gange PowerStat 146U-3 Variac Problem :-(

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Original poster: Yurtle Turtle <yurtle_t@xxxxxxxxx>

Is that a GE VoltPac? If so, I can look at mine later
this morning.

Adam

--- Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Original poster: Terry Fritz
> <teslalist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I have a big 3 section Powerstat  146U-3 that has
> never been used.  It is
> 0-280VAC at 30Amps per section.
>
> It would be nice to break it down into three
> separate variacs.  However,
> the shafts have what seems to be a pressed on
> insulator (red circle):
>
> http://hot-streamer.com/temp/PowerStat-146U-01.JPG
>
> http://hot-streamer.com/temp/PowerStat-146U-02.JPG
>
> I cannot take it apart as needed with these pressed
> on parts :-(((
>
> There is not enough shaft between the sections to
> think about sawing it.
>
> I just wanted to check for any obvious solutions you
> all might
> know.  Otherwise, off to E-bay man (as a full unit)
> it will go...
>
> I also have a 240VAC 15A 3 section Powerstat unit
> that looks like it has
> the same dumb problem  :-p
>
> Cheers,
>
> 	Terry
>
>
>
>

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