K.I.S.S. Hot Wire Accesory??

[Thomas C. Weedon]

You can by nichrome wire in 5' rolls at most hobby shops. Sig Manufacturing
sells it in a small plastic package. About $2.
Tom W.

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From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
[mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Marc Spicer
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 7:05 PM
To: mrstev0922 at aol.com; discussion at nsrca.org
Subject: Re: K.I.S.S. Hot Wire Accesory??


Steve,

Its been a while. We met some years ago at the Pocono contest when you were
campaigning your lovely Acro. We talked quite a bit about minIMAC. I hope
everything is going well with you.

As for the wire, I used standard AC appliance cord for the outlet and my
connections to the bow. Unfortunately, I don't have a source for the
NiChrome wire that I use. I got mine from a friend that was getting out of
the hobby.  He had about a 1/4 spool left. Depending on use, that can last
quite a long time.  I think others have responded with potential sources for
NiChrome. Don't confuse what is used on Sam's device with that of a bow. Two
very different applications and power requirements.

I'll draw up the wiring diagram and e-mail it to you. Stay tuned.

Best Regards,.

Marc Spicer

----- Original Message -----
From: <mrstev0922 at aol.com>
To: "Marc Spicer" <mdspicer at mindspring.com>; <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2002 6:42 PM
Subject: Re: K.I.S.S. Hot Wire Accesory??


> Hi Mark,...
>
> Thanks for your reply to my post concerning the Aircraft Spruce and
Specialty
> hot wire transformer.  Yes,... I intend on getting another one, (either
ask
> for a replacement or just purchase it outright)
>
> I would be very interested in the schematic you mentioned.  Also,... what
> kind of wire are you using??  From the results I've had,... the type of
wire
> means everything!!  I assume Inconel wire would take a certain voltage and
> current to heat up properly, whereas the tungsten (?) wire supplied with
Sam
> Turner's unit heats up just fine with two 'D' size batteries!!
>
> Where can I purchase NiChrome or tungsten wire??
>
> Sincerely,
> Steve Teerlinck
> Monson, Massachusetts
>


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