[sdiy] connection wire

[Jim Patchell]

	One thing to consider before using teflon wire is that it is difficult 
to strip.  The best way to strip teflon wire is with thermal strippers, 
however, I advise against this as you get fumes from the teflon that I 
cannot imagine are good for you (I can't stand the smell).  The next 
option is to get the "IDEAL" Custion Stripmaster with Type E blades 
(generally, teflon wire is classified as Type E, although, there are 
other clasifications of teflon insulation).  When I purchased mine, they 
cost $150...which is pretty funny, because the same stripper without the 
type E blades is only about $30 (and the replacement blades were 
something like $80....which has the potential for getting the stripper 
cheaper :-)

	You can use the cheaper stripper on teflon wire, but, you will find 
they will nick the wire.

	Personally, I prefer for the most part good old fashioned PVC type 
insulation.  It is less expensive, and it does the job.

BrightBoy wrote:
>>What type of wire is best for hooking up potmeters, jacks and 
>>stuff to a pcb? 
> 
> 
> You should get some Teflon insulated hook-up wire as this 
> prevents the heat from the soldering iron from melting back the
> insulation on typical wire and making your project look like
> a mess....
> 
> Jeff
> 
>