1/4 inch wire is equivilant to about a number 6 or 8 wire. That has a
current carrying capacity of 40-50 amperes. That is what it will handle
depending on if it is solid or stranded. To heat a wire that size enough to
anneal it would take one heck of a lot of current and usually wire when
overloaded will melt rapidly unless in a very controlled situation where the
current can be monitored.

Just the ramblings of someone who has a bit of experience with electricity.

--I crucified my hate and
held the world within my hands--
Neal Ross-Marysville CA


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