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I built a welder using Microwave oven transformers, but I keep melting the secondary coil, and they are a pain to rewrap. So I was thinking about building a transformer from scratch using available materials. My first obstacle is the core material, I know laminated core material is recommended, but I think I will have an easier time finding stuff for a solid core. Bad does a solid core effect performance? Is it just a heat issue, or is output seriously compromised? My original thought was to use steel/iron pipe with about a 1 inch diameter, would that work, or does the pipe make it more of an air core?
And lastly how do I calculate output? I know I will have a standard 110v input where are my amps coming from?
And lastly how do I calculate output? I know I will have a standard 110v input where are my amps coming from?