Re: Wire Size

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 



The c-c distance is equal to 2 radii which equals one wire dia.

If the wire OD with insulation is .050, then the c-c distance is also .050
inches.

Use the 8 inch dia. form for better sec performance.


Dr. Resonance
 >
 > I am getting things together for my next coil. I have a spool of wire I
 > would like to use but I have a question before I wind it. I am thinking
 > about a 6 or 8 in form. .The wire is insulated, stranded, silver plated,
 > the OD of the wire is .038 the overall diameter with insulation is
 > .050.  Should I use the .050 in the program as that will be the center to
 > center spacing of the .038 wire???
 > Rich