[CQ-Contest] Load testing a 50 amp supply?

[Jim Smith]

Suppose one toaster draws 10A at 120V
Then one toaster will draw 1A at 12V (actually more because it won't be 
as hot)
You need 30 toasters in parallel

Or, suppose one auto headlight draws . . . at 12V

Lots of possibilities

73 de Jim Smith   VE7FO

Rich Dailey, N8UX (2) wrote:

> Maybe just on the edge of being on topic...
>
> I just repaired (I think) a 50 amp astron rack supply.  I intend on using
> it to power two hf rigs (SO2R) and accessories.  However, I wish to 
> load it up
> to about 30 amps to check ripple and regulation without sacrificing my
> station if something is wrong.
>
> Any ideas on what I could use to load it up for a test?
>
> Tnx,
> Rich, N8UX
>
> PS - Yes, I know I'm sacrificing redundancy.  But I need to trade it
> for desk space! -hi.
>
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