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I have two 1156 powerstat autotransformers that I'm planning to use for control of a 10-15KVA DRSSTC.  I am trying to determine the appropriate way (if it exists) to use these in series.  If I want to use my split phase 240v service as input then how do I want to wire these up?  I assume I would connect the common terminals of the two powerstats to each other and then either wire from the mains to the other ends of each primary.  But I have a few questions.
1) Should I connect the common terminals to:      a. neutral?       b. ground?       c. nothing - let it float?       d. use it as a centertap for full wave voltage doubler?           (My gut tells me to go with a. and d.)

hot1            powerstat 1_______              )              )<-----------------------------neutral   )                                                                                           _______)_________________       to full wave doubler                  )    powerstat 2              )hot2       )<------------------------------
_______)

2) I plan to use a single shaft tied to both wipers, but certainly the output voltages won't be exactly opposite and equal.  Does that matter somewhere down the line for my full bridge? Do I need to do anything special to ensure proper current sharing through the powerstats?  
3) If I choose to forgo PFC how are these units likely to hold up under the current spikes I expect from the rectifier/doubler?  I seem to remember seeing a datasheet for the 1156d series that indicated they could withstand up to twice the rated current for several minutes, but what does experience say?  
I'm hoping that someone has used a similar configuration at some point and could share some pointers/lessons learned.
Thomas 
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