Hello, everyone; once again I need some advice.
I'm trying to convert a 220 v, 60 hz AC welder to DC and need a choke to smooth out the rectified current (maybe 150 a. max at 50 v or so). I've read everything I can find on the web and the old threads here and still confused. I've seen suggested cores of air, steel bar, old laminated xmfr core, ferrite rods in a cardboard tube, iron filings, etc. and still don't know what would work best for this application. Also noticed solid copper wire is always recommended, but I happen to have some #4 multistrand and wonder why I couldn't use it. Thank you for any suggestions.
Rick A
I'm trying to convert a 220 v, 60 hz AC welder to DC and need a choke to smooth out the rectified current (maybe 150 a. max at 50 v or so). I've read everything I can find on the web and the old threads here and still confused. I've seen suggested cores of air, steel bar, old laminated xmfr core, ferrite rods in a cardboard tube, iron filings, etc. and still don't know what would work best for this application. Also noticed solid copper wire is always recommended, but I happen to have some #4 multistrand and wonder why I couldn't use it. Thank you for any suggestions.
Rick A