Variacs (small)
Variacs (small)
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I am building a panel consisting of 8 variacs. As it currently stands the panel is 2'x3'. The maximum current is to be approximately 5-7 amps through any single variac. Does anyone know where to find variacs that are smaller than 5"x5"x3" capable of handling this current?





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T.S.G.
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The reason that the variacs need to be that thin is simply a space constraint that I am working with.
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For quite more money you can find, remote-operated variacs, that you can set anywhere.
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Your current requirement does not reference an input circuit or an output circuit basis.
If you input 7 amps, but adjust the variac for 5:1 voltage step down, you output current could be as high as 35 amps. The step down current determines the wire size.
There are a lot of alternatives to variacs, depending on you application.
What sort of a load are you driving?