Re: Current splitting inductor

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Original poster: "Chuck Curran by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ccurran-at-wi.rr-dot-com>

Steve:

The original Superior toroid used in their unit was "ABOUT"   4 3/4" in
diameter, around 7/8" thick and about 3/4 on the radial leg.  The unit is
out in the garage and packed away, so I can't give you exact numbers, but it
is a fairly small unit.  Hope this helps get you in the ball park.

Chuck Curran


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Subject: Current splitting inductor


> Original poster: "Steve White by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<slwhite-at-zeus.ia-dot-net>
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> I want to parallel two 25-amp variacs that I have. I know that I need a
current
> splitting inductor to ensure that the current is split equally between the
2
> variacs. I have a diagram that Chuck Curan, I believe, posted a while back
> about how to construct such an inductor. Apparently, he reverse-engineered
one
> from Superior Electric. What I need to know is how big is the iron toroid
> inductor (diameter and thickness)? Is the size critical? I tried Chuck's
> website, but it doesn't want to let me in.
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