[R-390] How to repair your Variac

[Richard W. Solomon]

The last time I needed Magnet wire I located it on the "evil empire":.

73, Dick, W1KSZ

-----Original Message-----
>From: 2002tii <bmw2002tii at nerdshack.com>
>Sent: Apr 20, 2009 11:27 PM
>To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
>Subject: Re: [R-390] How to repair your Variac
>
>Chris wrote:
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>>After the enameled wire is measured and a visit to your junque box 
>>(or personal wire warehouse) fails to produce the correct wire size, 
>>where do you shop for magnet wire?  I see enameled magnet wire 
>>available at places like Small Parts, MCM electronics, Surplus 
>>Sales, etc., so maybe it doesn't matter...or does it?
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>I would generally look to Allied, MCM, Digi-Key, etc. -- the "usual 
>suspects" for new parts.  When you're trying to match the wire size 
>exactly, it helps if you can put your hands on it, so a local source 
>would be nice.  Motor winding shops may be willing to sell you a 
>roll, or maybe even just the length you need.
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>Best regards,
>
>Don
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