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Re: Oven elements, and ...
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To: All <tesla-at-GRENDEL.objinc-dot-com>
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Subject: Re: Oven elements, and ...
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From: Dan Kline <KLINEDA-at-UNIVSCVM.CSD.SCAROLINA.EDU>
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Date: Wed, 17 Jan 96 12:21:56 EST
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On Tue, 16 Jan 1996 13:31:07 +0700 you said:
>Place the elements in parallel with the welder. The reason that
>resistive elements are important is that they smooth out the
>inductive delay and the resultant "surging" in the control
>circuits. Resistive elements work when placed in series with
>inductance, but it dogs the coil out, and the response to the
>controls remains poor even though the coil does not surge.
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>Placed in parallel, the coil has a smooth draw of current while
>the inductors have a chance to energize. The coil responds
>predictably and smoothly when starting, with plenty of power
>available when you open the variacs up.
What about using water-heater elements? They're cheap and small.
Do y'all think they would burn up during the short firing-time?
Dan <klineda-at-univscvm.csd.sc.edu>