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Re: Paralleling choke question



Original poster: BunnyKiller <bunikllr@xxxxxxx>


Hi Robert...

the core from the variac you fried ;) will be a great core for the paralelling choke... you can either wind "both" wires at the same time or wind one wire on "one" side of the core and the "other" on the other side of the the core ( it really doesnt matter that much) I prefer solid wire due to the amperage capacity compared to the diameter but if you only have stranded, use it BUT make sure the wire you are using is capable of handling the current you will need....

Scot D



Tesla list wrote:

Original poster: "Robert Hanford" <pomnept@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi,
I recently purchased a pair of ganged variacs for Tesla use and will be paralleling them. I have a small 3Amp 120Volt Variac core that I am planning on using for this purpose. (I fried it myself!) After looking at Scot D.'s weblite article I have some questions. The recipe calls for winding one wire and then the other but in the picture it looks like they are wound side by side. This is a little confusing . Also, does the wire have to be solid and not stranded and if so,why? Any response appreciated- I tried to e-mail Scot but couldn't.
Thanks,
Robert Hanford