[R-390] Variacs

[blw]

Bob,

RELAX, as John appeared to be making OBSERVATIONS from his EXPERIENCES. He
brought up a few INTERESTING points and this is a pretty good thread. No
need for us to get SNIPPY. It sounds like you CERTAINLY do know your meters.


Barry non-Hauser & non-Clyde Scott


I'm SURE that John didn't mean to imply that YOU and your FAMILY back to
your GRANDFATHER knew what they were doing.
> As to "Surely no USA sources go as high as 126.5V...???", you are
> obviously mistaken, having NO knowledge what the situation is HERE.
> 
> This has been read and verified with an HP-410C, a Weston AC Panel
> Voltmeter, and a Digital VM.
> 
> It IS a concern for SOME older pieces of equipment.
> 
> I've been involved in electronics and electrical areas since age 13.  My
> family has a long history of being electrician's since the 1920s.  My
> grandfather was the Foreman during the construction of Chicago's
> McCormick Center.  I CERTAINLY know how to read meters and understand
> what is presented.
> 
> -- 
> Bob Bethman - N0DGN