[R-390] How to repair your Variac; was: RE: Question about VARIAC

rbethman rbethman at comcast.net
Mon Apr 20 23:16:05 EDT 2009


Chris,

Yes the info was very good.  Thanks Don!

As to a location for finding the wire, I know that *I* have an 
automotive electrical shop tha rebuilds starters, alternators and such.  
I suspect that they would indeed have what's needed, and NOT require an 
entire spool to be purchased.

Bob - N0DGN

Chris Kepus wrote:
> Don, thanks for the clear directions.  You make it sound like a walk in the
> park. :-)  Maybe it is and I will soon find out.  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?
> Thanks, Don, I (we) really appreciate the guidance.  
> 73,
> Chris
> W7JPG  
>   

-- 
Bob - NØDGN



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