Wire braiding

[audiophileboss]

On my crack kit on 2 lengths of wire (5" and 3") I didnt do the best job twisting the wire. Should I he concened? Everywhere else is fine, just thise 2 sections. Also, I used red wire where I should have used black. Is there a problem with that?

[adamct]

The braiding probably isn't a problem. You will just need to test it and see. If you get a lot of noise, you will know where to look first.

As for the red wire instead of black, it's fine. You might want to mark it somehow, as a reminder in case you need to troubleshoot the circuit in the future and want to avoid potential confusion.

Best regards,
Adam

[4krow]

For twisting wire, I believe Grainger says that he uses a vise at one end and a variable speed drill on the other. Me? I doit the old fashioned way, but it takes time. When it comes to colors, YOUR the boss. Just don't get mixed up as to what is what down the road.

[Paul Birkeland]

I wouldn't sweat it.

-PB

[audiophileboss]

Thanks guys!

[Grainger49]

For twisting wire, I believe Grainger says that he uses a vise at one end and a variable speed drill on the other.  .  .  .   

Ok, I admit that I am overboard!  I come from industry and Allen-Bradley used to have the most sensitive signal, the tach feedback, twisted in just that way.  After all they have been around for 110 years making devices that survive in the nosiest environments in the world.

[adamct]

I use the same technique. Frankly, it's because I'm lazy. Much faster and neater to do it that way than by hand. As an added bonus, the wire looks quite nice afterwards, since the wires are tightly wound with fairly consistent turn ratios along the length of the wire.

Best regards,
Adam