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Dim bulb and Philco 16, code 122 question
Eliot Ness
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07-28-2019, 08:10 AM
Yes, when I power up using a variac and ammeter I never use a dim bulb with it, but I guess it adds another layer of safety against burning out a xfrmr.  You just have to be aware of the voltage drop.
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