Re: [TCML] aluminum magnet wire

[bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Haven't wound a coil with Al, but I did setup JAVATC for either Cu or Al 
magnet wire for those that may want to look at misc. effects or output 
comparisons to copper wire (simple check box selection in the program).
Bart

jimlux wrote:
> Has anyone ever tried winding a secondary with Aluminum magnet wire?
>
> The resistance, for the same size winding, etc., would be higher, but 
> I think that secondary resistive losses aren't a huge thing.
>
> It would be lighter weight, and potentially cheaper.
>
> If you got a secondary strike or racing sparks, the wire would melt 
> easier.
>
> What about pricing on insulated aluminum magnet wire?
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