08-25-2008, 01:02 PM
I KNEW there was a thread about test gear on the Phorum somewhere!
I've had it pointed out that I've already said, "I could make this a hobby..." enough times that it's already become a hobby, and I have yet to replace my first capacitor.
TODAY'S QUESTION: The Variac. I understand it's a necessary piece of equipment if you want a little more control than a dim-bulb tester. What amperage do you seasoned veterans think would be appropriate? Metered, or will an unmetered unit suffice?
... to quote Mike Myers in Coffee Talk, "discuss."

I've had it pointed out that I've already said, "I could make this a hobby..." enough times that it's already become a hobby, and I have yet to replace my first capacitor.
TODAY'S QUESTION: The Variac. I understand it's a necessary piece of equipment if you want a little more control than a dim-bulb tester. What amperage do you seasoned veterans think would be appropriate? Metered, or will an unmetered unit suffice?
... to quote Mike Myers in Coffee Talk, "discuss."
