A Variac is a kinda transformer. Transformers often
hum. Especialally when the iron laminates in the core
start to come loose. So it's a bit of an old age phenomenon. Even small HF
ferite-based transformers
can squeek (arghhh yuck) if the frequency (product) comes into the hearing
range..........
Sipke de Wal
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Subject: Humming Variac?
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> Is it normal for a Variac to hum when it's plugged in?
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> If not, any ideas why one would do so?
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