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Title: what wire to use?
Post by: denti alligator on June 02, 2017, 03:29:06 PM

So I'm building this kit that I got from Jim, but it's missing a lot of parts, including wire. What wire should I get? 20 AWG. 600V. Check. Check. But insulation? At digikey the choices are a bit overwhelming, and I don't want to have to buy 100 feet of each color... Thoughts?

Is this what BH kits come with? https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/general-cable-carol-brand/C2118A.12.03/C2118R-100-ND/16236

Title: Re: what wire to use?
Post by: borism on June 04, 2017, 02:48:14 PM

I bought mil spec silver coated teflon insulated wire - 20 AWG - on eBay. It comes in different colors and many sellers offer smaller quantities - 10 or 25 ft.

Title: Re: what wire to use?
Post by: mcandmar on June 05, 2017, 04:15:48 AM

Here is a cheaper source.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/130912026815 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/130912026815)

Title: Re: what wire to use?
Post by: Laudanum on June 06, 2017, 10:05:00 AM

I have some of the solid core from McMaster carr.   Insulation could be a little higher temp. but it works well and you don't have to spend a bunch on a full 100ft roll.  Lots of colors too.

The site wont let me link direct but type wire into the search bar and then select "bend and stay", 600 volt, 20 gauge. 

https://www.mcmaster.com