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Old 11-09-2007, 01:36 PM
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Default Re: Anodize Flat Trays?

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Originally Posted by acidrain View Post
Total area including both sides is exactly 7 sq. ft.
At 6 amp per sq. ft., the current required is 42 amps., and depending on the alloy, would require a power source capable of at least that current at 15 volts or so.
That is beyond my setup.
Yeah, 7 sq ft is quite a lot. I've done 11 sq ft @ 6A/sq.ft. but getting rid of that much heat isn't easy. Start on a cold morning and have lots of bagged ice ready...

I'd probably drop down to 4 A/sq.ft. if I had to do THAT again.

steve
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