Circuit Specialists Variac Teardown and Review - Model TDCG-2D

I was disappointed with reviews of all the cheap Variable AC Transformers that were available on the market, so I started looking for something that was a little higher quality. I stumbled across a familiar name, Circuit Specialists and they were nice enough to send me a TDCG-2D unit that I could tear apart. Note that this model has been discontinued for the new Gen 3 version with built in current meter. Check out Circuit Specialists Products products at https://www.circuitspecialists.com/?r... Using code AnotherMaker will get you 10% off plus free shipping on orders over $99. Or, if you prefer Amazon... Amazon Links 20 Amp Model - https://amzn.to/42HVeKR 5 Amp Model - https://amzn.to/42Ll9Bl Triple DC Power Supply - https://amzn.to/3EgdQrU Hantek 2D72 - https://amzn.to/3Iarjmg Triple DC Power Supply - https://www.circuitspecialists.com/pr... Hantek 2D72 - https://www.circuitspecialists.com/pr... My raw test data https://github.com/mudmin/AnotherMake... Great review of a Variac and repair by MKme Lab    • Variable Transformer (Variac) Review and R...   Royalty Free, Copyright Free Music graciously provided by:    • 1 Hour - Rap, Hip Hop, Trap, Instrumental ...   0:00 Introduction 2:42 Grounding Test 3:22 Accuracy Test 7:01 Stability Test 8:27 300 Watt Test 9:58 1000 Watt Test 11:00 Teardown 15:29 Conclusions