Powerful Electromagnets

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Discussion in 'General Electronics Chat' started by Euge, Jan 10, 2005.

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    Euge

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    Here is a tip for creating a powerful electromagnet.
    Remove the limb from a transformer and then run it on DC.
    I tried this with a microwave transformer and with a current of 4 amps the holding force was greater than 100 pounds!
     
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