Andrew Leigh
Member
Hi,
conceptually what would you guys do?
I have recently acquired a three phase variac for free that I wish to turn into a variable bench power supply. The phases are mechanically coupled and cannot be uncoupled. Each winding is capable of 240V @ 2A. The power here is 220V.
I was looking at options like to switch in as many phases as required in order to increase the output current. Or perhaps to use each phase with independent circuits.
I don't make many circuits and they are mostly low voltage low current applications. The pain is always to find a suitable power source when required. As the variac is free it would be nice to make full use of it and to put it to good use.
Any thoughts or am I beating a dead horse pursuing this one.
Cheers
Andrew
conceptually what would you guys do?
I have recently acquired a three phase variac for free that I wish to turn into a variable bench power supply. The phases are mechanically coupled and cannot be uncoupled. Each winding is capable of 240V @ 2A. The power here is 220V.
I was looking at options like to switch in as many phases as required in order to increase the output current. Or perhaps to use each phase with independent circuits.
I don't make many circuits and they are mostly low voltage low current applications. The pain is always to find a suitable power source when required. As the variac is free it would be nice to make full use of it and to put it to good use.
Any thoughts or am I beating a dead horse pursuing this one.
Cheers
Andrew