Wire gauge for devices like HDRs and Flux Caps

[Num7]

Quick question to anyone who has experience building devices like the HDR or Flux Capacitor. Or any other small devices or projects, really.

What gauge of wires are you using? Is it 14?

Thanks!

 

[Einstein]

In most of the Gibbs stuff I believe he calls for 21 gauge.

 

[Himalayan Hermit]

In most of the Gibbs stuff I believe he calls for 21 gauge.

+1
That's what he has mentioned in his interviews I recall.

 

[TimeFlipper]

+1
That's what he has mentioned in his interviews I recall.

Is your +1 meant to mean 22 swg or awg?

 

[FarOutThere]

21 usually seems about right for general stuff, including the electromagnet winding.

14 is larger than you need in almost all cases, so it will probably just cost more.
It will also make it harder to make the right number of turns in your coils without overlapping.

 

[steven chiverton]

0.5mm diameter wire = 21 awg is 21 wire gauge .

 

[TimeFlipper]

21 usually seems about right for general stuff, including the electromagnet winding.

14 is larger than you need in almost all cases, so it will probably just cost more.
It will also make it harder to make the right number of turns in your coils without overlapping.

Why not make the coil former longer to prevent the overlapping of 14awg?