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I was looking at 2 variacs on Vetcosurplus.com. A 10A 0-130VAC for $193 and a 20A 0-130VAC for $222. Dan said that a 10A could be run no problem at 20A for a few min. Would there be any benefits of getting the 20A since this is the case? I know nothing about the manufacturer or model of the variac. Hoping i could get some input before i buy.
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Ditto on the expensive. I just picked up a 10A 140V for 60 bucks on ebay. If you're dead set on buying from that place I'd definitely spend the extra 25 bucks on the 20amp.
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I have the exact same one, the 20 amp version. Got mine from eBay. Had it for 3 years now. Switch doesn't work and Ive fried the outlet and replaced that. Still works great though and that's a good price. I haven't seen any cheaper than that.
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I bought a 12A 230V at 100$, and a 8A 230V in a casing with meters also 100$, bought from private sellers in denmark, where I also live, just a price comparison.
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MadsKaizer wrote ...
Harry wrote ...
And you bought a job lot of 60 large electrolytic capacitors from someone in England too, I think, a very wise choice if I may say so
You do not look like a Paul with that username? :D
Unfortunately I did not get the 30 with screw bases :/
But I also bought 3 others of his "buy now" auctions, hopefully to make some money in Denmark :)
Forgive me, Madskaizer, , I didn't mean to sound like the mystery man! I bought three fresh cases each of 3300uF/450V, 4100uF/400V and 15000uF/200V from Paul and your unusual name came up quite by chance! Small world!
I have been looking for some 90mm capacitor clamps for the 15000uF/200V, but so far without success. If you happen to hear of any clamps in these very large sizes would you kindly send me a private message?
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I bought three fresh cases each of 3300uF/450V, 4100uF/400V and 15000uF/200V from Paul and your unusual name came up quite by chance! Small world!