small opentype variac 3 or 5 amp

[robsims]

Searched on the net for a cheap small opentype 3 or 5 amp variac in the USA., but could not find any. If anyone comes across one please let me know. I want to build it in a box with a transformer

[wd5jfr]

Lots on eBay.

[tkamiya]

Here's a link for brand new ones:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/equipment-variable-transformers/619?s=N4IgjCBcoCwdIDGUBmBDANgZwKYBoQB7KAbRDjDAE4A2EAXQIAcAXKEAZRYCcBLAOwDmIAL4FqADipRQySOmz4ipEAAYGzNpE48BwkWJAAmFQDc0fNMkYg6CXgBN2AWjCqIm9iAIsAnkxx2NCxkAyA

As someone said, plenty on eBay, too.

[bob91343]

Trouble is, a 3 or 5 A variac isn't small or cheap.  They weigh several pounds and the cost isn't trivial.  The smallest variac with which I am familiar is rated around 1 Ampere but that's not a very useful rating.  Superior type 10B comes to mind.

[coppercone2]

they have fractional amp variacs that are used in panel mount control systems

[robsims]

Here's a link for brand new ones:

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/filter/equipment-variable-transformers/619?s=N4IgjCBcoCwdIDGUBmBDANgZwKYBoQB7KAbRDjDAE4A2EAXQIAcAXKEAZRYCcBLAOwDmIAL4FqADipRQySOmz4ipEAAYGzNpE48BwkWJAAmFQDc0fNMkYg6CXgBN2AWjCqIm9iAIsAnkxx2NCxkAyA

As someone said, plenty on eBay, too.

I going to order one at digikey. Many thanks