Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Big, Cheap Power for Steppers

Hi Jan,

Now that I know #12 is AWG I can consult my Zeus for sizes.

I am now going to show my ignorance of things sparks & smoking.

Our mains is nominal 230 volts AC, it is really 240 but I am being
politically correct. If there is this greater voltage across the primary
does the figure of 1 turn per volt change? I would also guess that enamel
copper wire is the stuff to use?

Regards,

Terry


| Terry:
|
| #12 AWG is just-BARELY over 2.0 mm. dia. This is perhaps the most common
| size for household wiring, though #14 is sometimes used for single
overhead
| lighting fixtures, or "known light use" outlets. I do NOT know the "code
| requirements" in that regard, but I feel better if a MINIMUM of #12 is
"run
| everywhere", or #10 for "runs" to, say, outdoor outlets that are 20 meters
or
| more from the house. #14 AWG is about 1.6+ mm dia. and #10 is about 2.6
mm.
| dia. copper.
|
| Transformers are wound with "AWG wire", meaning the diameters of the
copper
| is stated in American Wire Gage. If you wanna chat about this kinda
detail,
| or transformer-makin', feel free to contact me off-group. I am a harmless
| ol' Yank!
|
| Jan Rowland