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*https://www.easycalculation.com/engineering/electrical/nichrome-wire-calculator.php | *https://www.easycalculation.com/engineering/electrical/nichrome-wire-calculator.php | ||
*Issue - above calculator does not fix voltage | *Issue - above calculator does not fix voltage | ||
=Procedure= | |||
*Select convenient length | |||
*Select max temp - such as 600C | |||
*Match gauge to proper voltage drop of 120V | |||
=Examples= | =Examples= | ||
Revision as of 19:51, 25 November 2019
- https://www.easycalculation.com/engineering/electrical/nichrome-wire-calculator.php
- Issue - above calculator does not fix voltage
Procedure
- Select convenient length
- Select max temp - such as 600C
- Match gauge to proper voltage drop of 120V
Examples
- 10m of 22 ga wire will draw 370W at 120V - to attain a temperature of 500F. This may be a good 12" heat bed.
- 15' of 24 ga wire will draw