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gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 7:05 pm
by fdastoor
Tony,

what is the gauge of the copper wire we are using for the coils? I do not have a micrometer to make the measurement myself.

phil

Re: gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 8:36 pm
by Tony
It's 0.18mm dia., a slightly thinner wire would have made coil winding easier but increased resistive losses. It only just fits on the piece formers.

Re: gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 2:24 pm
by fdastoor
Would 33 AWG be an adequate substitute?

Re: gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:24 pm
by Tony
It would work OK on the baseboard coils but might be a bit tight for the piece coils.

Re: gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Fri Aug 30, 2013 7:33 pm
by fdastoor
so 34 0r 35awg would be better?

Re: gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 1:12 am
by Tony
If you have a choice go with the 34 dia.

Re: gauge of enameled copper wire

Posted: Sat Aug 31, 2013 2:02 pm
by fdastoor
thanks tony