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Re: Electrical Wire
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2004 Mar 23, 21:49 -0500
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2004 Mar 23, 21:49 -0500
Lithium batteries work very well at sub-zero temperatures. I have been using Energizer Hi Energy Lithium batteries. Have had the same two in the handle of my sextant for a few years and they are still going....going...going... ;-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cliff Sojourner"To: Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 8:52 PM Subject: Re: Electrical Wire > a related question ... what batteries will work at such low temperatures? > > > > > 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? > > > > > > > > > >