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Recommendations for wires
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I've gotten cloth covered 20 gauge wire from vendors at swap meets in just white braided cloth insulation. To color code the wire I use an appropriately colored Sharpie dry marker and draw a "trace color line" on the outside of the wire end to end. As John stated above, I prefer solid core wire to stranded as it will take routing easier with its' rigidity, and proves a lot easier to fit into solder lugs, especially when numerous wires are connected in the same solder point. I use stranded wire only in situations where the wire needs to 'move' with the operation. Take care and BE HEALTHY! Gary

"Don't pity the dead, pity the living, above all, those living without love."
Professor Albus Dumbledore
Gary - Westland Michigan


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Recommendations for wires - by patrickdickey52761 - 01-14-2023, 11:05 PM
RE: Recommendations for wires - by morzh - 01-14-2023, 11:17 PM
RE: Recommendations for wires - by klondike98 - 01-15-2023, 12:56 AM
RE: Recommendations for wires - by promocom - 01-15-2023, 01:38 AM
RE: Recommendations for wires - by MrFixr55 - 01-15-2023, 09:46 AM
RE: Recommendations for wires - by RodB - 01-15-2023, 10:44 AM
RE: Recommendations for wires - by GarySP - 01-15-2023, 12:36 PM



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