[Boatanchors] KRM Variable Transformer

[Ron Youvan]

On 07/20/2014 11:34 AM, David C.  KW4DH Hallam wrote:

> The latest happening was this morning.  Yesterday, I was using it on my
> 75S-3 receiver.  When I shut down, I turned the variac off with its
> switch.  It has a switch and voltmeter.  I did not turn off the
> receiver.  When I turned the variac on this morning, the fuse blew. I
> don't think the current inrush of the receiver would be that great.  I
> have only 1 fuse left but will try turning on the variac with no load.
> These fuses don't seem to be the easiest to find in my area.

   I would not become alarmed unless it blew a 6 Ampere *slow blow* fuse.
It could be an over worn brush.  (shorting out too many windings)

> I don't have a milliohm meter.

   Do you have a VOM?
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   Ron  KA4INM - Youvan's corollary:
                 Every action results in unwanted side effects.