Slide Regulator

[jimson]

G'day smart ones could someone please tell me what this is used for slide regulator output 0-260v its made by Powertech what is it worth brand new.Its been given to me to sell but it would be good if I new what the bloody thing is.

[Doc]

I've heard my bro (Eurekaman) talk about slide regulators for solar power stuff but I'm not sure what's what. He's the managing director of the company solarlife.com.auso I could ask if he knows.

[Hoony]

sounds like a "Variac" or "Voltac" an AC autotransformer variable ac output from 0-260Vac

[jimson]

Doc that would be good if you could please mate.Hoony I think you might have something as it does say  Variac SRV-5 CAP:500VA on it. Whats it worth  ?

[Doc]

we'll just wait a sec Jimson  I think Hoony's right!..IT IS one of those!..errr..variathingys  maybe it's worth squillions. .I thought at first the topic was about a governer..which..I guess it could be but not the type I was thinking ala kids minicycle and the goood old briggs and statton..(shitboxes! for once I wish I owned Honda's )  if no go I'll pester bro on the matter asap

[Tim754]

I try to use the passenger on the speedway outfit to regulate the slide ........Tim

[Hoony]

Doc that would be good if you could please mate.Hoony I think you might have something as it does say  Variac SRV-5 CAP:500VA on it. Whats it worth  ?

no really sure how much they are worth, but i would guess at a $150-350. a handy thing for an electricians test bench and that's about it really, not many practical uses, and as your unit is 500VA its only good for 2 amps at 250Vac. good luck !