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Quality hookup wire

Started by Beedoola, April 24, 2022, 09:10:34 PM

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Beedoola

What are you using for your pedal builds? Stuff I have is 24 gauge stranded but after examining some prior builds, I've noticed issues with them not tinning as well or easily breaking if I have to remove the circuit for repair/modding later.

mauman

This is my fave, after trying lots of different types.  It's 24 gauge stranded, prebonded, and the insulation is a hi-temp PVC that doesn't melt so easily when you solder (not Teflon, but also not as hard to strip.)  Flexes a lot without breaking, and tins easily.  There's a bug on the website, no "add to cart" button for this item, but SB says their web guru is working on it.  https://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/24-pre-bond-colors-50-ft-spool/

Beedoola

It fits stripboards, right?

jimilee

Quote from: Beedoola on April 25, 2022, 01:31:24 AM
It fits stripboards, right?
It's 24 awg, the whole thing will probably slide right through the hole.


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peccary

I have been using the pre-bonded wire from BLMS and I think it works well. I really like pre-bonded wire much more than regular stranded wire and solid core, though I do keep some solid core around for jumpers.

Thewintersoldier

I was gonna suggest the 1000ft roll of 22awg prebond stranded from stompboxparts for 25 dollars but it's all gone. I'll never need wire again
Who the hell is Bucky?

jimilee

I use Barry's best hookup wire from GPCB.com. When he has a sale, I load up.


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Beedoola

Cool, I got some wire spools from LMS