04-23-2017, 05:17 PM
This variac seems to be popular with restorers and is inexpensive. The 5 Amp rating should be sufficient for most any vintage radio.
https://www.circuitspecialists.com/varia...DQod3AUNPQ
As far as DMM's, I am partial to the Fluke handheld models. I have had my Fluke 79 for more than 20 years and it has never failed me. I just checked the calibration and it is still spot on. Recently bought as second one for $50 on ebay.
If you need a really inexpensive meter, I can recommend this one. It is a steal at this price and is surprisingly accurate ( within 1% of my Flukes).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Digital-Mult...SwrklVUeqn
https://www.circuitspecialists.com/varia...DQod3AUNPQ
As far as DMM's, I am partial to the Fluke handheld models. I have had my Fluke 79 for more than 20 years and it has never failed me. I just checked the calibration and it is still spot on. Recently bought as second one for $50 on ebay.
If you need a really inexpensive meter, I can recommend this one. It is a steal at this price and is surprisingly accurate ( within 1% of my Flukes).
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-Digital-Mult...SwrklVUeqn
