Re:HV Hookup Wire

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>


Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <Leik3-at-aol-dot-com> 

>Hi, 
>Anyone know if the 8 awg that radioshack sells would work for some hookup 
>wire (15/30)? If not, what would work good? I've seen in some pictures what 
>seems to be relatively small (considering the voltage) gauge wire with 
>aligator clips for quick connects. Should I buy certified high voltage wire 
>maybe from a neon shop or will something else work? 
>Thanks for all the input, 
>Dennis 


Hi Dennis!, 

I use #10 stranded wire from hardware store, Lowe's, etc., run through 1/4" 
polyethylene tubing for most hookup stuff on my 15/60. I would be reluctant 
to trust just the factory coating on hook-up wire for anything over 2KV 
unless I was sure that it could never come close enough to anything else to 
arc over. 
Matt D.