imperium2335
New Member
Hi,
I am planning on making my own cylindrical transformer.
The primary coil in the centre and then the secondary on wrapped around another tube (acrylic) that slides over the primary coil.
At some point I then plan on dropping in a cast iron core. The whole thing is 1 meter tall and both coils have a height of 80cm.
I will then fill the middle gap (between the primary coil and the inner side of the secondary coils tube) with mineral oil for more insulation.
I hope to be putting in 240v 60hz AC, and get out ~100KV.
I have a choice of using either typical round wire or rectangular wire for the primary. I have heard theories that the rectangular wire would be better because it has more surface area?
What are your thoughts and do you have any advice on any aspect of my project?
Cheers!
Tom.
I am planning on making my own cylindrical transformer.
The primary coil in the centre and then the secondary on wrapped around another tube (acrylic) that slides over the primary coil.
At some point I then plan on dropping in a cast iron core. The whole thing is 1 meter tall and both coils have a height of 80cm.
I will then fill the middle gap (between the primary coil and the inner side of the secondary coils tube) with mineral oil for more insulation.
I hope to be putting in 240v 60hz AC, and get out ~100KV.
I have a choice of using either typical round wire or rectangular wire for the primary. I have heard theories that the rectangular wire would be better because it has more surface area?
What are your thoughts and do you have any advice on any aspect of my project?
Cheers!
Tom.