Re: GETTING CLOSER!

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Original poster: "Nathan Morris by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <themfam-at-home-dot-com>

Gary,
The ones I have are for #10 AWG.  The package does not specify stranded or
solid but I have used them on both.  I will primarily be using one for
tuning.  Once I find the sweet spot I will make a more permanent connection.
I like the idea of having an insulated primary.  Last night I was thinking
about weather or not I really needed a ground rail over my primary.
--Nate


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Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 8:22 PM
Subject: RE: GETTING CLOSER!


> Original poster: "Lau, Gary by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<Gary.Lau-at-compaq-dot-com>
>
> I've only seen tap splices for smaller wire gages (though I haven't
actually
> looked).  They have them for #10 AWG?  If so, that's a WONDERFUL solution!
> Do you know if they're rated for solid or stranded of either?
>
> Gary Lau
> Waltham, MA USA
>
> <Original poster: "Nathan Morris by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <<themfam-at-home-dot-com>
> <
> <I will be tapping the primary using "Tap Splices".  They are like clips
> that
> <slide over the insulation and snap into place.  A sharp conductor that
> makes
> <contact with the wire  is forced through the insulation during the
snapping
> <process.  Any supply house should have them.
> <snip>
>
>
>