Do you have an Astroflight Charger?
My 110D will go into test mode if you hold the button down on power up.
Then you can just dial in the precise current you want.
It makes a great safe adjustable how wire supply.
Paul
At 08:25 PM 6/14/00 -0400, you wrote:
>I am building a hot wire set up and need to know which is better:
>
>1. a variac (3-5amp) connected to an isolated step down transformer 110-24
>volts 10 amp
>or
>2. same isolated transformer with a dimmer switch on the 110 side.
>
>If neither, then what is the best way to do it?? I want plenty of power to
>be able to cut anything from a 20 in to a 75 in bow.
>
>Please include any and all assistance in the construction of the power
>supply that can be offered. I am looking both for an inexpensive and
>durable setup THAT IS SAFE to operate. Any comments withh be helpful.
>
>I am also looking for suppliers of the required parts. Radio Shack does
>have the above transformer but it is ~$55. The more I save the more I will
>have to spend on foam and new sailplanes etc.
>
>Thanks
>Frank
>
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