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Re: winding my own transformer



Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: Steve Roys <sroys-at-umaryland.edu>
> 
> > >I have tried to locate some type of chart that lists the amperage
> > >rating for different wire sizes but to no avail.
> 
> The CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics has wire tables which give you
> dimensions, current carrying capacities, weight, and probably anything else
> you would basicly care to know about different wire gauges.
Steve, ALL

Check the 1999 National Electric Code (NEC) for info in regards to
wire ampacity versus use.  Most transformer design articles and text
I've read suggests for conservative design no more then 700mA / CM
(circular mil - 0.001").

Regards

DAVE SHARPE, TCBOR
Chesterfield, VA, USA