It is widely used in the application of industrial furnaces and even provides the means to melt metals.
Where can you buy resistance wire.
Not sure what wire to use.
I perused the posts and did some searches.
However i am keeping my points system for now.
Even then they might not be using nichrome.
Here s a handy rule of thumb.
Share where can i buy resistance wire for my 1963 hello just signed up for this forum looks like a great resource.
Hyndman is a leading manufacturer of open coil heating elements.
When beginning a project it can seem difficult to navigate the resistivity and resistances needed for best performance.
Temco nichrome 80 series wire 18 gauge 50 ft resistance awg ga 4 9 out of 5 stars 44 10 50 10.
We have hundreds of spools in stock and ready to ship in a variety of alloys gauges and lengths.
I see most of the posts related to my questions are about doing away with resistance wire and opting for electronic ignition.
Resistance wire is not a common thing.
Buy a tester pack if you are unsure of the wire or ribbon size or electrical resistance ohms ft you require you can buy a tester pack.
To achieve the same resistance you ll need a piece that s twice as long.
The only plausible common household items i can think of would be a toaster space heater or hair dryer.
Nichrome 60 nicr60 resistance heating wire in 25 50 75 or 100 foot lengths packaged in a plastic bag.
Nickel chromium resistance wire bright 16 awg 0 0508 diameter 32 length.
50 mixed 550 feet of nichrome 80 wire 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 gauge pack 4 8 out of 5 stars 79.
It will not be found in electronics.
Nichrome 60 wire is generally used to manufacture electrical resistance for insulated and open appliances.
Lowes or home depot in my area stocked it.
You are welcome to purchase the exact quantity of wire for your application.
At high temperatures nichrome 60 wire will resist embrittlement meaning that it will last you longer than less resolute variations.
Coiled nichrome wire open coil resistance wire elements infrared and air process duct heaters 5 10 or 30 pound spools of nichrome or kanthal.
Not only do we offer a large stock of alloys but we are able to customize orders for specialized projects including.
You can of course buy spools of it on amazon.
I had a wonderful science teacher when i was.
The bottom line with this wire is that you can run a pretty significant current through it for a protracted period of time without it sustaining damage yet the wire will still.
You can easily compensate by adjusting the length of your wire.