RE: Parts sources for coilers

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Original poster: "Ted Rosenberg by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Ted.Rosenberg-at-radioshack-dot-com>

Jeff:
Since I wanted to use our Megacable for as much of internal wiring as I
could, I did some checking of engineering specs.
The core, which is AWG 8 and stranded, can easily handle 15KV. The current
handling is also excellent. In fact, I am using the cable completely for
every inter-module connection in my new coil. The only "add-on" I made was
adding some 5/8 diam air compressor hose over the cable that runs from the
outboard NST box (contains the Allanson 15/60, the Corcom RF filter and an
Edison 15A fuse)in case the Megacable wires were resting on a wet floor. I
kept that run short (about 3 feet) because NST cables should be short. No
problem. No corona and no arcs from any of the runs. The OD is exactly 1/4"
and the jacket is a decent grade of PVC. I use 1/4" ring lugs on the ends
for ease of connections. And you will find the flexibility beyond belief for
this kind of wire. Tandy Wire and Cable did OK in my book.

Safety First

Ted

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Subject: RE: Parts sources for coilers


Original poster: "Johnson, Jeffrey D -at- PWC by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jeffrey.d.johnson-at-l-3com-dot-com>

Ted,
What is the voltage rating on that Megacable?  I scrounged some 3/8"
diameter cable marked "600V."  Don't know if I can use this for anything or
not.
Jeff Johnson

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Subject: RE: Parts sources for coilers


Original poster: "Lau, Gary by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<Gary.Lau-at-compaq-dot-com>

Hi Ted:

Sorry, but I'm in the scrounging camp.  The thought of paying full
retail price for something as common as wire just doesn't sit well with
msnip...