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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