Which equipment should a beginner have?

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Originally Posted by jr_tech

I would think that either would be ok, as long as it will handle enough current for the devices that you are working on.

I’m kinda spoiled as I am using this combo 7.5 A variac/wattmeter/dim bulb set that found on the surplus market many years ago:

http://w140.com/tekwiki/wiki/TU-75B

Unfortunately, it does not include a built-in isolation transformer.

jr

It appears no one has mentioned an isolation transformer. I would put this in the must-have category.