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Current in 1.6 mm Kanthal DSD Wire in Coil Form

06/07/2014 9:04 PM

Can I pass 16 Amp current in 1.6 mm Kanthal wire in coil form to achieve 700'c max temperature in a furnace.
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Re: Current in 1.6 mm Kanthal DSD wire in coil form

06/07/2014 9:25 PM

No.

Not without a lot more information.
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06/07/2014 10:15 PM

Maybe you can find your information at the manufacturer's website.

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06/09/2014 11:42 AM

Yes, as long as all safety protocols are followed. Beware that the melting point may be as low as 1200C, so thermostat must be close enough to prevent meltdown.

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06/09/2014 11:52 AM

If what you meant is "resistance coil in air" you could use this:

http://www.farnam-custom.com/library/engineer-talk/estimating-the-resistance-wire-temperature-for-an-open-coil-heating-element

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