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Source of 3 conductor (parallel) wire

Started by nieradka, January 15, 2014, 06:32:51 PM

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nieradka

My google-fu is failing me. Does anyone know of a good source (im in the usa) for a spool of wire that is  the 3 wires that are bound together in parallel, that ive seen in nice builds for wiring off board pots? Or even what its called? I really need to work on the cleanliness of my builds.   

Govmnt_Lacky

Ribbon cable or ribbon wire.

Google-fu away!  ;)

pickdropper

I like the Amphenol Spectra-Strip that you can get at Mouser.  I buy the 3-color (red, white, black) version with 26 awg wire.
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nieradka

Thanks! The Amphenol Spectra Strip is cheap enough, that looks perfect. Is 26awg durable enough, have you had any issues with internal breaks or anything?

pickdropper

Quote from: nieradka on January 15, 2014, 06:50:42 PM
Thanks! The Amphenol Spectra Strip is cheap enough, that looks perfect. Is 26awg durable enough, have you had any issues with internal breaks or anything?

I have had no issues with internal breaks.  The only negative is that the insulation will melt if you dwell too long while tinning or soldering the wire.  It doesn't bother me, but some people might not like it.
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