Hook-up/chassis wire

EvilYoda · 8th August 2007, 04:42 PM

I have a few projects that I'm about to get started on but I'm so new to DIY that I don't have a stock of chassis wire to work with. I was wondering what you all use, what you suggest (gauge, manufacturer, solid/stranded, etc) and where I should go about buying it. I can't afford to use silver wire on everything nor do I think that would be a good idea. I have a copy of Michael Percy's catalog and I know that Mouser sells Belden's offerings now...

Thanks guys, my projects are 2 chip amps, a Pearl phono, DAC and eventually an Aleph 30...I can wait to buy the heavier gauge stuff later as that won't start until later this year.

badman · 8th August 2007, 07:04 PM

For an all-purpose hookup wire, I suggest the Kimber TCSS. 19 awg. varistrand conductor of high quality copper. Works well in a variety of applications.

EvilYoda · 8th August 2007, 07:21 PM

Thanks! I see that a decent number of people have viewed this thread with only you taking the time to respond

240z4u · 8th August 2007, 08:10 PM

I used 21 gauge auric hook up wire from partsconnexion.com

I have yet to use the amp, but the wire quality seems very good.

Evan

AndrewT · 8th August 2007, 08:31 PM

if single core suits, then 0.6mm copper.
Alternatively, tinned (Pb/Sn) 0.6mm copper.

They come with about a dozen different colours of insulation.

8th August 2007, 04:42 PM	#1
EvilYoda diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan	Hook-up/chassis wire I have a few projects that I'm about to get started on but I'm so new to DIY that I don't have a stock of chassis wire to work with. I was wondering what you all use, what you suggest (gauge, manufacturer, solid/stranded, etc) and where I should go about buying it. I can't afford to use silver wire on everything nor do I think that would be a good idea. I have a copy of Michael Percy's catalog and I know that Mouser sells Belden's offerings now... Thanks guys, my projects are 2 chip amps, a Pearl phono, DAC and eventually an Aleph 30...I can wait to buy the heavier gauge stuff later as that won't start until later this year.

8th August 2007, 07:04 PM	#2
badman diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunny Tustin, SoCal	For an all-purpose hookup wire, I suggest the Kimber TCSS. 19 awg. varistrand conductor of high quality copper. Works well in a variety of applications. __________________ I write for www.enjoythemusic.com in the DIY section. You may find yourself getting a preview of a project in-progress. Be warned!

8th August 2007, 08:10 PM	#4
240z4u diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Madison WI	I used 21 gauge auric hook up wire from partsconnexion.com I have yet to use the amp, but the wire quality seems very good. Evan __________________ Yeah... it seemed like a good idea at the time.

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8th August 2007, 07:21 PM	#3
EvilYoda diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Michigan	Thanks! I see that a decent number of people have viewed this thread with only you taking the time to respond

8th August 2007, 08:31 PM	#5
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	if single core suits, then 0.6mm copper. Alternatively, tinned (Pb/Sn) 0.6mm copper. They come with about a dozen different colours of insulation.

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