Customer Reviews for Variac Transformer Variable Ac Voltage Regulator 500va 1500v/min 0~130v 5amps

searched for a long time to find one. It is heavier than what I wanted and only has one plug but it works as expected.

I ordered the autoxmer following the description for 0-230VAC output and I received a 0-130VAC. I returned it flawlessly the next day and reorder based on the images, not the description, and received what I was expecting 0-230 VAC.Please notice that in the images, the 0-130VAC has TWO regular outlets and a digital meter, while the 2-230VAC (actually about 0-250VAC) has ONE universal outlet and an analog voltmeter (which I replaced easily with a voltage-current digital meter: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Q1X2892?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details, although you need to desolder the output line to place the current transformer, no big deal).If you need 0-230VAC and less than 8 Amps for your output YES, I recommend this item. It is worth every penny! If you need more power, be prepared to pay much more money if you find one that is deliverable.

I like the appearance and the luminous display although the display shows a higher output voltage than an external voltmeter reading, but it's close enough.

Dislike fuses used for overloadPrefer a circuit breaker

Shoots sparks at times, no house fire yet

If you are thinking in buying a Variac tranformer from Vevor, this the place to buy your electronic needs. Toby owns two Variac Tranformers both run very well for my applications. Highly Recommended. Just ask this company to ship your chosen tranformer through Fed-Ex shipping company only for safety reasons; otherwise, your tranformer will NOT arrive in one piece together. The manufacturer is from China and their customer service department goes out of their way and backward to please their products. You will be pleased, guaranteed. Toby R.

This is a lot of instrument for the price. Very useful for anyone with old electronic devices, or someone who dabbles with vintage electronics. Mine worked well right out of the box. Since it was made in China where 110v is standard, the knob needs to be recalibrated using the US 120v standard. Once adjusted, the output was fairly close to the dial indicator. Really easy to do. It's fairly heavy, and seems rugged enough. Time will tell if it holds up well, but it's off to a good start.

For my limited use, this is a good variac. I prefer to by genuine American brands, but$530 is way too much , all I do is lower voltage to Guitar amp to adjust tone.I was surprised at how heavy it is.

Pretty well though the knob is not so accurate.

The dial is inaccurate, but you should always be using an independent voltage meter anyway.