where to find 600v 18awg wire??

jdbrocious · 23rd October 2005, 03:04 PM

i need to extend the lead wires from the transformers in the amp im putting together...... the only thing i can find is 300v wire.... where can i get the 600v??

also, does anyone know if they make connectors for tube sockets instead of having to solder the lead wires to them??

Shoog · 23rd October 2005, 03:16 PM

If your having real trouble sourcing hi-voltage wire there is a generally available alternative. You can use the core of coaxial sat cable. This can be used with or without the screen. If using the screen simply earth it to the nearest earth point at one end only. It is possable to get similar cable with multi stranded cable inside, but this is generally harder to get hold of.

Hope that is useful.
Shoog

rtarbell · 23rd October 2005, 03:22 PM

http://www.surplussales.com

Go to wire/cable section, they have teflon wire that is high voltage.

ALso:
http://www.electronicsurplus.com/ccc...re---cable.htm

They have lots of odds and ends, I didn't look up 18 awg, but I think they'd have it or something comprable.

dhaen · 23rd October 2005, 03:46 PM

Buy some silicone rubber slleeving to cover the 300V wire. It'll be good for more than 1KV.

thedoctor · 23rd October 2005, 04:27 PM

Any commercial electrician will have THHN or THWN oil-resistant wire on large spools. Rated at 600 volt but is good for much higher. I use it as ignition secondary cable on gas stove ignitors. 18 gauge is a little rare for an electrical contractor but since color does not matter to you they should have scads of "scrap" you can get. Should be about $.18 per foot.

jdbrocious · 23rd October 2005, 06:14 PM

only thing ive found locally was 14awg hard wire (oil resistant).... but i need something stranded that is easy to bend and move.... the hard wire that ive found would be a nightmare to work with

im going to try an electrical supply shop that i found out about on monday ..... maybe they'll have it

aletheian · 23rd October 2005, 06:45 PM

tubesandmore.com. I think their hookup wire is 600v 18awg. I got some 600V teflon coax on ebay real cheap. Goos stuff. I just pull the outter jack et and braid off for single conductor.

Apex Jr · 23rd October 2005, 07:44 PM

JDBROCIOUS:

I stock 18 AWG teflon silver plated 600V wire
it's .15ft $14.00/100ft

Also stock a Potter & Brumfield 27E122 8 pin
socket with 4 screws on each side. (No Soldering)
Pictured on my website under the misc page
Socket section 8th picture down.
Large picture here...
http:www.apexjr.com/images/PotterSocket.jpg

Steve @ Apex Jr.
www.apexjr.com

jdbrocious · 23rd October 2005, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Apex Jr
JDBROCIOUS:

I stock 18 AWG teflon silver plated 600V wire
it's .15ft $14.00/100ft

Also stock a Potter & Brumfield 27E122 8 pin
socket with 4 screws on each side. (No Soldering)
Pictured on my website under the misc page
Socket section 8th picture down.
Large picture here...
http:www.apexjr.com/images/PotterSocket.jpg

Steve @ Apex Jr.
www.apexjr.com

what is the minimum you take for orders??? i only need a few feet of it, 5 ft would be sufficient....

im using 9 pin tubes and i have already bought chassis mounted tube sockets, i am just trying to find a quick disconnect that will make it easy for me to do upgrades..... as it is now, i would have to desolder the lead wires to the tube sockets in order to pull out the PCB.

porkchop61 · 23rd October 2005, 09:19 PM

Just bought a bunch from these people:
http://www.radiodaze.com/wire-600.htm
REALLY NICE vintage looking stuff. Fast shipping as they are in NY.
Glenn

23rd October 2005, 03:04 PM	#1
jdbrocious diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PA	where to find 600v 18awg wire?? i need to extend the lead wires from the transformers in the amp im putting together...... the only thing i can find is 300v wire.... where can i get the 600v?? also, does anyone know if they make connectors for tube sockets instead of having to solder the lead wires to them??

23rd October 2005, 04:27 PM	#5
thedoctor diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: So. Illinois	600 volt wire Any commercial electrician will have THHN or THWN oil-resistant wire on large spools. Rated at 600 volt but is good for much higher. I use it as ignition secondary cable on gas stove ignitors. 18 gauge is a little rare for an electrical contractor but since color does not matter to you they should have scads of "scrap" you can get. Should be about $.18 per foot.

23rd October 2005, 06:45 PM	#7
aletheian diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philly	tubesandmore.com. I think their hookup wire is 600v 18awg. I got some 600V teflon coax on ebay real cheap. Goos stuff. I just pull the outter jack et and braid off for single conductor. __________________ Heghlu'meH QaQ jajvam!

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Shoog diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Eire	If your having real trouble sourcing hi-voltage wire there is a generally available alternative. You can use the core of coaxial sat cable. This can be used with or without the screen. If using the screen simply earth it to the nearest earth point at one end only. It is possable to get similar cable with multi stranded cable inside, but this is generally harder to get hold of. Hope that is useful. Shoog

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rtarbell diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	http://www.surplussales.com Go to wire/cable section, they have teflon wire that is high voltage. ALso: http://www.electronicsurplus.com/ccc...re---cable.htm They have lots of odds and ends, I didn't look up 18 awg, but I think they'd have it or something comprable.

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dhaen diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.K.	Buy some silicone rubber slleeving to cover the 300V wire. It'll be good for more than 1KV.

23rd October 2005, 06:14 PM	#6
jdbrocious diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PA	only thing ive found locally was 14awg hard wire (oil resistant).... but i need something stranded that is easy to bend and move.... the hard wire that ive found would be a nightmare to work with im going to try an electrical supply shop that i found out about on monday ..... maybe they'll have it

23rd October 2005, 07:44 PM	#8
Apex Jr diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Torrance, Calif	JDBROCIOUS: I stock 18 AWG teflon silver plated 600V wire it's .15ft $14.00/100ft Also stock a Potter & Brumfield 27E122 8 pin socket with 4 screws on each side. (No Soldering) Pictured on my website under the misc page Socket section 8th picture down. Large picture here... http:www.apexjr.com/images/PotterSocket.jpg Steve @ Apex Jr. www.apexjr.com

23rd October 2005, 09:19 PM	#10
porkchop61 diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mansfield, Connecticut	Just bought a bunch from these people: http://www.radiodaze.com/wire-600.htm REALLY NICE vintage looking stuff. Fast shipping as they are in NY. Glenn

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