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Would this configuration of Microwavemicrowave oven transformers work to make a simple arc welder?

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I know arc welders typically require 15-30 Voltsvolts and 100-200 ampsamperes to work.

I have 2two microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image, and. I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc? Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

  • Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc?
  • Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

Would this configuration of Microwave oven transformers work to make a simple arc welder?

enter image description here

I know arc welders typically require 15-30 Volts and 100-200 amps to work.

I have 2 microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image, and I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc? Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

Would this configuration of microwave oven transformers work to make a simple arc welder?

enter image description here

I know arc welders typically require 15-30 volts and 100-200 amperes to work.

I have two microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image. I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

  • Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc?
  • Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?
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enter image description here

I know arc welders typically require 15-30 Volts and 100-200 amps to work.

I have 2 microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image, and I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc? Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

Thanks!

enter image description here

I know arc welders typically require 15-30 Volts and 100-200 amps to work.

I have 2 microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image, and I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc? Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

Thanks!

enter image description here

I know arc welders typically require 15-30 Volts and 100-200 amps to work.

I have 2 microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image, and I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc? Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

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Mr. Everett
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Would this configuration of Microwave oven transformers work to make a simple arc welder?

enter image description here

I know arc welders typically require 15-30 Volts and 100-200 amps to work.

I have 2 microwave transformers in which I have removed the secondary winding and wound 15 turns each of heavier wire through.

I am planning on connecting the transformers in the fashion shown in the image, and I want to know if there are any glaring issues with my design.

Will there be enough current/voltage to strike an arc? Are there any probable failure points in my design that I should look into?

Thanks!