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hey scott thanks! will a 22 gauge be able to handle 5 amps on the secondary of the SD transformer, as the amp carrying capacity of 22 gauge is only 1.57 amps?? i choose 17 gauge thinking that i can pump 24 v 5 amps without over heating the coil (as 17 gauge it is rated above 6 amps) "from what...

thanks "sophiecentaur"

Hello every one I’m a newbie to electrical stuff (I do have basic knowledge) so please be patient with me, please help me! :frown: So, coming to the details of my diy project I’m trying to vibrate a metal string with an electromagnet. so, after an ample amount of research I’ve made the...

yup, basically i have 2 step down transformers one with 24v 1amp (12-0-12) and other with 24v 5amps (12-0-12), both with input rated 230v. sorry for the mix up!

hello every one! I'm working on a project to vibrate an iron string with an electromagnet. I've a 230 v step down transformer with "12-0-12 1 amp" output and a 230 v "12-0-12 5 amp" output. I'm confused with which FUSE should i go with. i have a 3 amp and a 5 amp fuse. also I'm planning to use...