Over the past bit I have been working on constructing a functional electromagnet, but so far I've been playing with small voltages and current (about 12 v 1.5 A.) I recently purchased a VARIAC that outputs up to 100 V and 1.5 A, thinking this would be a nice addition to my project (despite the low amperage.) However, I was told that if I were to connect my electromaget to the variac, it would draw to much current and blow the power supply.
Now my question is, how can a load draw more current than the supply is delivering?
For instance, wouldn't my power supply only be able to deliver up to 100 V and 1.5 A? I am fairly new to the theory of electricity, so maybe I'm just looking at it the wrong way, but help or clarification would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Now my question is, how can a load draw more current than the supply is delivering?
For instance, wouldn't my power supply only be able to deliver up to 100 V and 1.5 A? I am fairly new to the theory of electricity, so maybe I'm just looking at it the wrong way, but help or clarification would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance.