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What wire guage to use for rewire?

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06-25-2008, 12:01 AM

18 gauge should be fine. But, why not just remove the crumbling insulation and slide on a piece of heat shrink? That's what I do. Far easier in my book, plus you keep the lengths proper. Which may avoid unwanted oscillation and/or noise.

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What wire guage to use for rewire? - by phly guy - 06-24-2008, 11:56 AM

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