[SEL] Low tension coils

[Elden DuRand]

Ron:

I think around 18 to 20 gauge would work well.  Wind enough wire on the core to get enough resistance for it to draw a couple of amps at whatever voltage you plan to run it at.

Take care - Elden DuRand
edurand at iglou.com
http://www.oldengine.org/members/durand 

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> Hi all.
> I have a chance to pickup copper magnet wire in 
> various diameters for
> scrap price, what would be a good size for winding coils?
> Thanks.
> 
> Ron Haskell
> rdhaskell at juno.com
> Riverside, California
> USA