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I am working to build a device that includes an air pump and heater. The pump will push air through a tube at the end of which will be a heater element. After doing some research, it seems that Nichrome is the standard heating wire for hobbies. I'm planning to have the heater in a glass-section of the tube.
My concern lies in the nichrome's connection to the circuit -- first, solder I assume is a bad idea since the heater's temperature could be over 400 C, so I will use crimp-terminals. Still, isn't there a problem with heat conducting beyond the heater and through the connecting wires, and how much of a problem is it?
My plan is to use high gauge nichrome, 28AWG or higher, on a 12V circuit. It is likely that the heater will be on for an extended period of time.
Any and all help is appreciated.
My concern lies in the nichrome's connection to the circuit -- first, solder I assume is a bad idea since the heater's temperature could be over 400 C, so I will use crimp-terminals. Still, isn't there a problem with heat conducting beyond the heater and through the connecting wires, and how much of a problem is it?
My plan is to use high gauge nichrome, 28AWG or higher, on a 12V circuit. It is likely that the heater will be on for an extended period of time.
Any and all help is appreciated.