I also priced out wire and did some calculations. Buy the heaters, but build
the controller. If you still want wire, one place I found was Amp-something,
but I can't find the page now. It was a small web site, but gave a phone number
to request a catalogue. As far as what wire to use, figure out what power you
want and the voltage you plan to use, and the length of the wire. From that
calculate the resistance needed. Alternatively Kendrick publishes the amps that
his heaters draw full on (he calls them amp hours, but I'm pretty sure he means
amps) and you could size acordingly.

Phil Freeman

Ron Levandoski wrote:
>
> I have an LX200 and here in Minnesota, there is a small problem with dew
> :>((.A while back, I remember reading a post that discussed Nichrome
> wire for use as a dew heater. A vendor was mentioned that had this wire
> available in various gauges and resistances. Does anyone remember the
> website for the wire manufacturer? Can anyone make a suggestion as to
> the exact wire, length of wire and the appropriate voltage to use on a
> 10" LX200?
>
> Thanks

I priced out all the parts and decided that I should buy the Orion Dew
Zapper instead.

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