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[*] posted on 7-6-2016 at 14:43


Why do you even need to use DC? Why not AC? Transformers are easier to deal with than DC/DC converters.



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[*] posted on 7-6-2016 at 15:23


Does AC work with kanthal? I tried looking it up, but didn't find much.



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[*] posted on 7-6-2016 at 16:16


Kanthal wont know the difference. AC is much easier. You could then use a variac for power control. Simple, and very robust - which switching supplies are not.



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