Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Rewinding microwave transformers

Don't forget, the transformer windings are all "piled up" on each other,
and no way for the heat ( I squared R) losses to dissipate (sp?). Anyways,
heat is the main reason.

Ray Heckert

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> Now, 12 AWG wire is used for house wiring up to 20 amps. Why such a
> big discrepancy? I realize that you wouldn't want a transformer
> operating up to 90 deg. C (like house wiring is rated) but the results
> are still too far away to make sense.
>
> What say ye transformer guys?
>
> Gary