Re: 20 gauge wire

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• Subject: Re: 20 gauge wire
• From: FutureT-at-aol-dot-com (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Tue, 08 Feb 2000 07:48:09 -0700
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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In a message dated 00-02-08 05:01:19 EST, you write:

<< Original Poster: LEST2001-at-aol-dot-com 
 
 >    Generally speaking is 20 gauge wire to heavy for secondary use on a 
> 12000v 60 ma system? I hope not, because I come across a lot of it for 
free. 
> Thank for the help, 
> Leslie >>

Leslie,

I used # 20 magnet wire on a on a 6.5" dia by 24" form, which gave
me about 660 turns.  The coil gave 38" sparks when driven at 600
watts, with a 4" by 13" smooth toroid.  

Cheers,
John

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