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Miketobey

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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:43 am

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My charcoal starter element(for my bending pipe, I'm lazy, I use propane for grilling) does not have amp draw listed on it anywhere. Do you guys think a 10 amp variac will do the job. And, I would like it to be useful if I go to John H's with a blanket later. Thanks, MTMiketobey38872.8075925926

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Chas Freeborn

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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 10:53 am

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A 10 amp unit should handle most all of your needs, including bending
blanket control.
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TonyKarol

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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:19 am

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10A x 115V - 1150 watts - should be fine, my starter is only 500, and can be controlled with a 6 buck dimmer.

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burbank

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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 1:42 pm

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Mike,

The blanket I got from John Hall came with a controller. Router speed control, I believe. Works great.

I have a variac. Great little item to have in the shop. Would be perfect for a blanket control. I haven't used it for about ten years, but nonetheless, if they're great to have around!

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A Peebels

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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:32 pm

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When I owned an electrical equipment repair business, I had a 3 phase, 480V, 60 amp variac. I had to use a forklift to move it.

Al

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Miketobey

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Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 10:51 pm

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Thanks to all- picked one up at a good honest used price. If it works as stated, I'll be in business.MT

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Serge Poirier

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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 3:56 am

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Good luck with the bending Mike and be careful with the electrical components, stay safe friend!

Serge

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