joe bossom wrote:
> for those who use electric current to heat the wires that meld into foundation,
> what current/amperage do you use, DC? AC?
DC. I use and old American Flyer variable output toy train transformer,
left over from my youth. It's rated at 50 amps. I run it at it's lowest
setting, I'd guess about 7-10 volts. I've used a regular 12 volt DC bell
transformer but I've heard they burn out quickly. I've also used a small
12 volt car battery trickle charger, they work fine.
> I have a mini electro arc welder that
> was designed for melting hard silver solder, (jewelry makers tool)
would that be
> appropriate for steel wire?
Might be overkill. Try it. I know even less about electricity than I do
about beekeeping.
George-
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