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Author Topic: Running Electric Fired Steam Engines using Variacs and Dimmers  (Read 499 times)

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I use a router speed controller from harbor freight as a dimmer. It's good for 15 amps and works well. Doesn't go all the way down to zero volts, about 25% of full voltage. Item # 43060, about $20.00. I use a regular outlet, but all my electrically heated engines are grounded.
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