Microwave Transformer Lichtenberg Wiring Diagram

How to make a lichtenberg burner with a microwave transformer.
Microwave transformer lichtenberg wiring diagram. You can use a microwave transformer to build a machine that will produce lichtenberg figures. Engineering diy electronics electrical panel wiring electrical circuit diagram electrical projects. One thing about microwave transformers is that without a ballast mot s draw high amounts of current in the 30 amperes range if using 120 volt mains. May 13 2019 explore glasperw s board microwave transformer on pinterest.
Lichtenberg figures september 2020. We will talk about how to fix that later. For my first instructable i decided to make a high voltage power supply out of 2 microwaves. Microwave transformers generate about 2000v ac so all i had to do other than get the transformer out of the microwave was get the wiring set up.
Microwave oven transformer high voltage rig. In this project you ll learn step by step how to modify a microwave oven transformer into a high current device that can pump out 800 amps of electrical current which is enough amperage to melt metal. If you liked the metal melter you saw in my previous project here s how you can make your own. I wasn t too familiar with lichtenberg figures themselves as they weren t mentioned in any of my engineering classes.
For now to hook up the mot get a power cord and strip off the end exposing the live and neutral wires. See more ideas about microwave transformer burning wood with electricity microwave. Jan 6 2020 explore able acres goat farming wood s board lichtenberg burner for wood followed by 567 people on pinterest. See more ideas about lichtenberg microwave transformer burning wood with electricity.
Wood burner tool microwave transformer basic electrical wiring lichtenberg. The videos should give you good idea of the final product i m using only one of the 2 transformers. This can trip the breaker it happened to me. That said be sure to finish off the project with wire nuts and or electrical tape to make the finished product a heck of a lot safer.