Joule Thief

[timmy1729]

You know what, I have here also a 1.25" toroid from an old computer power supply and also not wound bifilar. But i conect two of the wires in the JT fashion and it lits also the LEDs.

Norbert

I'm thinking that 1.25" must be the size of my "big" toroid then because you're describing how I found it. When I took it out of the power supply, there were like 8 wires connected to the board coming from the toroid. It was wrapped with decently thick solid copper wire. I'm guessing 20 or 22 gauge because it was easier to unwind than my 18 gauge. I might try using 18 gauge on the big toroid when I re-wind it.

@All
Is 18 gauge too thick for a JT?

[Mk1]

@timmy

The gauge will work, try only if you share results 

[timmy1729]

@timmy

The gauge will work, try only if you share results 

I always share my results.

My concern was, and this is where my electrical ignorance comes in, that wire that thick would get hot.

[nievesoliveras]

@all

I want your help on this.
I used the flash circuit as a feed back to the source on a circuit diagram.
I have not been able to test it.
Could anyone having the means to do it, can test this idea for the benefit of us all?

Jesus

[innovation_station]

jenna

you do a great job for the ones to follow 

awsome

i cant name everyone .... 

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