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Re: recycling copper for coils
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by mbeland on Wed Feb 20th, 2008 at 06:00:55 AM MST
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Very interesting. How do you measure wire gauge to make sure you get what you need for your generator? Do you think old tv sets could contain valuable and usable wire? Thanks, Martin
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by ghurd on Wed Feb 20th, 2008 at 06:40:18 AM MST
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TV degaussing coils are a lot easier to use, because the wire isn't glued together.
The loop run around the entire screen, and are usually wrapped in regular black tape.
The wire is smaller, usually a bit smaller than #20.
The bigger the TV, the better. 32" is a nice score (more turns, more feet and heavier). But even 15" monitors have quite a bit of #22.
For a reasonable sized project, it would need "2-in-hand winding" so the resistance is lower.
Cheap and easy way to get started playing with small stuff.
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Re: recycling copper for coils
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by tecker on Wed Feb 20th, 2008 at 07:24:25 PM MST
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The yoke is also easy to unwind.
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