Let's take something apart #9 - Harvesting wire from a Power Transformer
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Channel: GrandadIsAnOldMan · 2013 · Science & Technology
I recently scavenged this power transformer from a music centre (see Let's take something apart #6). I am now taking it apart to harvest the laquered wire for use in a project. I found two thicknesses of wire in the transformer but I can't tell you what guage it was as I have no way of measuring it. There was about 20m of the thicker wire in 2 lengths and about 150m of the thinner wire although that was in 4 lengths in total. I strongly recommend that you use gloves when handling the wire as you unwind it. The glue and laquer on the turns tends to make sharp edges. I didn't notice at the time, but later I found I had lots of fine cuts in my skin, rather like paper cuts. Also worth remembering when you come to re-use the wire on your next project. Disassembly playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB1GrgALJEle2lVqOrR1sX6V Electronic Projects playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA5a2xPRSrB00lxaX8BD46F1QDJTe7Em4 I cannot answer comments from people who have blocked replies, so if you don't get a reply to your question that may be the reason. It is probably worth reading my video description first because the answer may already be there. If you need a reply make sure your Google+ privacy settings allow replies from users that are not in your circles or add me to your circles first. Direct link: https://plus.google.com/settings Make sure "Who can comment on your public posts?" is set to "Anyone". I have over 2000 videos on YouTube covering a wide range of subjects. To find them follow my YouTube search guide https://youtu.be/ceBSOoOHcgw or see my playlists https://www.youtube.com/user/GrandadIsAnOldMan/playlists?flow=grid&view=1 Generally my projects are for my grandchildren to enjoy. OK, I enjoy them too. If anybody else likes them, that is a bonus. I like to keep my work as simple and basic as possible so that it can be copied easily and improved by anybody who wants to try themselves. I recycle or repurpose items rather than buy new and when I do buy I like to keep it cheap. https://www.youtube.com/user/GrandadIsAnOldMan
