Spare wire??

[eddhartwellmusic]

So, like a moron, when trimming the ends of the shielded pair cable, I pulled inner cable right out... this happened twice, and now I don't have enough to finish the build.... stupid I know!

So does anybody know somewhere in the UK, preferably London, or online with quick delivery that I can get some more, without having to buy 100m of it?!

[eddhartwellmusic]

Just to follow on, i'm thinking I'll buy this, unless for whatever reason it's unsuitable?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Pair-Belden-Equiv-9501-LSF-Shielded-Cable-Wire-Various-Lengths-Available-731/163447183742?hash=item260e36197e:g:iaAAAOSwCjpcH2Pq

[Paul Birkeland]

https://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/belden-inc/8450-0101000/BEL1308-50-ND/7042034

[eddhartwellmusic]

But I don't need 15m of it!
Any confirmation that the Ebay product will be OK?

[Paul Birkeland]

I have no idea, I haven't used that product before.

[Deke609]

Or you could try rebuilding the wire. Assuming you kept the drain wire that you pulled out, you could carefully cut a slit down the length of the plastic sheathing -- making sure not to cut the inner foil.  Remove the sheathing, wrap the drain wire once around the length of the cable, pop the sheathing back on, and wrap the whole thing with overlapping layers of electrical tape.  And I's suggest melting the last bit of the tape so that it doesn't unravel - it tends to do that with time.

cheers, Derek

[Chris H]

Not sure if it helps, depends how much you have lost, but I have 5" left from my build. Am in UK and would be happy to post if you are just coming up short.

[eddhartwellmusic]

That might be helpful actually, thank you... I just need to attach socket B, last thing you need that cable for I believe. I know it says to cut 6", but reckon it'll be doable in 5!

Not sure if it helps, depends how much you have lost, but I have 5" left from my build. Am in UK and would be happy to post if you are just coming up short.

[Chris H]

The additional 1" may be to keep a little more clearance with other wiring (noise consideration) but happy for you to try it.
Others may be able to advise whether the shorter length will cause any issue.
In the meantime go to www.acuitive.co.uk.
There's a contact foirm where you can provide your details confidentially and I will pop it in the post.

[eddhartwellmusic]

Thanks for your help, I'm looking forward to being able to carry on with the build!

I was also told that XLR cable will suffice for this job? Any thoughts on that anybody?!
Also, any info regarding the noise/extra inch would be appreciated

[Paul Birkeland]

I was also told that XLR cable will suffice for this job? Any thoughts on that anybody?!
Also, any info regarding the noise/extra inch would be appreciated

No, XLR cable will be stranded and will likely cause problems.

[eddhartwellmusic]

The additional 1" may be to keep a little more clearance with other wiring (noise consideration) but happy for you to try it.
Others may be able to advise whether the shorter length will cause any issue.
In the meantime go to www.acuitive.co.uk.
There's a contact foirm where you can provide your details confidentially and I will pop it in the post.

Any reason why I can't attach this to the other (rear) side of the terminal strip, (22U, 23U and 24U), in order to save length/shorten run?

[Paul Birkeland]

I would not put those wires on the C socket side of the terminal strip.  These are deliberately placed in such a way that the foil shield and drain wire don't interfere with what's going on with the C socket.  There's no penalty to having an extra inch or two of STP feeding the heaters of the EF86s.