Re: Stripping Litz wire - was RE: ISSTC questions

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


A solder pot works best --- it strips (burns) away all of the individual
insulation wraps and tins the ends of all wires together.  You could use a
torch under a small can for the same effect if you don't have a solder pot
available.

Dr. Resonance


 >  >
 >  > I gave paint stripper another try, this time allowing the wire to be
 >  > submerged for about a day and a half.  In my previous attempt, I waited
 >  > only about 5 minutes.  This time after the long soak, the enamel washed
 >  > right off the wire under a high pressure water rinse, and solder took
to
 >  > the wire like a duck to water.  The paint stripper did contain
methylene
 >  > chloride among other nasty things.  Thanks for the tip!
 >  >
 >  > Gary Lau
 >  > MA, USA
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