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Re: Electrical Wire
From: Cliff Sojourner
Date: 2004 Mar 23, 17:52 -0800
From: Cliff Sojourner
Date: 2004 Mar 23, 17:52 -0800
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? > > > > >