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Re: Electrical Wire
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2004 Mar 23, 20:11 -0500
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2004 Mar 23, 20:11 -0500
Hello Jared, Many thanks for the tip. Yes, it is for the sextant lighting; sort of. I am going to replace the power wire on my Plath bubble attachment so that it will remain flexible at low temperatures. cheers, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jared Sherman"To: Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 1:24 PM Subject: Re: Electrical Wire > Robert, I'm not certain but expect that teflon jacketed wire (which is > fairly common) might do the trick. You'd also want to look for stranded as > opposed to solid wire, that will make it more flexible. Stranded, tinned, > teflon jacketed "hook-up" wire should be available from many electronics > supply houses, not expensive in light guages. > > http://www.powerwerx.com/category.asp?CtgID=1060 > $35 for 100 feet from this source, price will vary with guage. > > How "flexible" do you need? Is this for sextant lighting? > >