OT: Totally off topic

[mah]

Definitely go for a variac at those low prices.

Light bulb method included in this web page(Dim Bulb Tester): Steps to first power on.

Another way is to series connect the secondaries on a bunch of low voltage transformers and step upwards on the taps. Incorporate a protective fuse.

[GM]

Hmm, when it seems to be too good to be true, it usually is and having been burned on epay, really leery of even considering buying from there unless it's close enough to me to go see it.

Thanks for the link! Reminded me how much I've forgotten about basic electronics. Sure wish I still had my Heathkit capacitor checker, scope, etc., but only have a couple of tube devices to worry much about WRT reforming caps if possible after many decades of attic storage that has a below 0 to upwards of 150 degF temp and 25-100% relative humidity 'swings'.

GM

[Altec Best]

Hmm, when it seems to be too good to be true, it usually is and having been burned on epay, really leery of even considering buying from there unless it's close enough to me to go see it.

Thanks for the link! Reminded me how much I've forgotten about basic electronics. Sure wish I still had my Heathkit capacitor checker, scope, etc., but only have a couple of tube devices to worry much about WRT reforming caps if possible after many decades of attic storage that has a below 0 to upwards of 150 degF temp and 25-100% relative humidity 'swings'.

GM

Yeah the attic is not an ideal storage location just for that reason..I wouldn't store any kind of electronics or speakers in that environment. WRT eBay they have changed quite a bit in the past few years..The buyer has all the control these days.With the Buyer protection if you complain that the item is not like the description they put a hold on your Paypal account for the purchase price.I had a problem once a couple years ago, not with the description but with delivery even though I had a USPS receipt. So the buyers really have no worries anymore on ebay IMHO.

[GM]

Thanks, good to know!!

GM