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Title: Twisting OPT primary wires
Post by: punkykatt on May 23, 2010, 10:03:28 am

Hello all, Im working on a build where Im having to run the OPT primary wires and the CT wire about six inches outside the chassis before entering inside. For neatness can I twist/braid all three wires together or do I need to keep the CT wire separated? Thanks in advance.  Punky

Title: Re: Twisting OPT primary wires
Post by: HotBluePlates on May 23, 2010, 10:13:41 am

You can twist or not. It should not make any real difference.

Title: Re: Twisting OPT primary wires
Post by: punkykatt on May 23, 2010, 05:27:19 pm

Thanks, HBP. I had concern about the B+ in the CT wire being run parallel to the pulsing B+ in the plate wires. 

Title: Re: Twisting OPT primary wires
Post by: HotBluePlates on May 24, 2010, 02:33:11 am

Just remember that those wires are right next to each other as they exit the transformer end-bell. So we can be pretty confident there will be no safety problems.

Title: Re: Twisting OPT primary wires
Post by: punkykatt on May 24, 2010, 07:04:16 am

I was thinking the B+ in the CT might have an effect on the signal in the two plate wires being run together for that six inch length. Sometimes I just over think things.  Thanks for your input.  Punky

Title: Re: Twisting OPT primary wires
Post by: HotBluePlates on May 24, 2010, 09:32:41 am

Well, gosh... I've never been guilty of over-thinking things.... :laugh: