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Question:

I wanted to run an AC motor that I made off of a 120v AC outlet.?

I don't want to blow out a fuse or melt the wire in the motor. I made the motor with thin guage magnet wire, like what you'd get at Radio Shack. Is this strong enough wire?

Answer:

Try it on a much lower voltage first. If it gets hot on a lower voltage that's a pretty good clue that it won't take 120

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