Mirage_Man
Flashlight Enthusiast
Title pretty much says it all. I'm looking for some Teflon coated wire for modding. Any suggestions for a source?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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LumenHound
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
mudman cj is selling ten feet for a dollar in 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28 gauge in this B/S/T thread.
mudman cj is selling ten feet for a dollar in 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28 gauge in this B/S/T thread.
greenLED
Flashaholic
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
eBay - look for "metinbuffalo" and/or "navships" (who has "John Silver Teflon Wire Shop), both are great to deal with.
eBay - look for "metinbuffalo" and/or "navships" (who has "John Silver Teflon Wire Shop), both are great to deal with.
Sway
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
ebay usually has a nice selection.
Later
Kelly
ebay usually has a nice selection.
Later
Kelly
Mirage_Man
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
What gauge wire do you guys recommend for making light engines and tri/quad leds?
I suppose stranded silver would be nice.
As far as quantity a 50-100 ft. spool of two different colors would work.
Monolith said:
What gauge wire do you guys recommend for making light engines and tri/quad leds?
I suppose stranded silver would be nice.
As far as quantity a 50-100 ft. spool of two different colors would work.
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
I use 20 or 22 gauge for mods - mostly b/c of size constraints. Some have more or less insulation even when the same gauge. FYI - silver coated copper is actually cheaper b/c it is easier to manufacture than teflon directly on copper (premium prices). One of the above recommended ebay sources gets their wire as surplus from Rockwell-Collins' surplus store (aviation grade wire - typically silver coated).
I use 20 or 22 gauge for mods - mostly b/c of size constraints. Some have more or less insulation even when the same gauge. FYI - silver coated copper is actually cheaper b/c it is easier to manufacture than teflon directly on copper (premium prices). One of the above recommended ebay sources gets their wire as surplus from Rockwell-Collins' surplus store (aviation grade wire - typically silver coated).
PhotonAddict
Enlightened
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
I've bought from "navships" on ebay based on greenLED's recommendation (thanks greenLED). Smooth transaction, easy to deal with.
I usually use 22 gauge, 24 gauge is easier to work with for some converters but even then i've been able to manage with 22 gauge in most cases (used it in my tri-lux with Shark converter).
I've bought from "navships" on ebay based on greenLED's recommendation (thanks greenLED). Smooth transaction, easy to deal with.
I usually use 22 gauge, 24 gauge is easier to work with for some converters but even then i've been able to manage with 22 gauge in most cases (used it in my tri-lux with Shark converter).
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Ctechlite
Enlightened
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
Tag. Good info here.
Tag. Good info here.
greenLED
Flashaholic
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
Mirage, both the guys I recommended sell MILSPEC-grade silver-coated teflon wire. I believe the stuff they sell is mostly "Type E" (IIRC - haven't looked at the specs in a long time). In any case, stay away from the UL-rated teflon wire that other eBay people have.
Pretty much any wire between 20-26 AWG works for converters; we use so little of it that resistance losses and stuff are basically negligible. That said, I've ended up using mostly 24AWG (although I like 26 a little better because it's a little more flexible). The neat thing about 24AWG is that it fits exactly into the connector holes in dat2zip's converter boards; goldserve's take 22 (but you can use 24 no problem).
Mirage, both the guys I recommended sell MILSPEC-grade silver-coated teflon wire. I believe the stuff they sell is mostly "Type E" (IIRC - haven't looked at the specs in a long time). In any case, stay away from the UL-rated teflon wire that other eBay people have.
Pretty much any wire between 20-26 AWG works for converters; we use so little of it that resistance losses and stuff are basically negligible. That said, I've ended up using mostly 24AWG (although I like 26 a little better because it's a little more flexible). The neat thing about 24AWG is that it fits exactly into the connector holes in dat2zip's converter boards; goldserve's take 22 (but you can use 24 no problem).
Mirage_Man
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
Thanks for all the suggestions! You guys rock :rock:.
Thanks for all the suggestions! You guys rock :rock:.
IsaacHayes
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
arleta CPF'er was selling some too at one point...
Here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=132900
arleta CPF'er was selling some too at one point...
Here:
http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=132900
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DonShock
Flashlight Enthusiast
I got mine from Action Electronics. I mostly use 22ga.
mudman_cj here
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/122273
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/122273
dmdrewitt
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
I have used John Silver Teflon Wire Shop, great service. Quality product. He shipped to UK, but that is obviously not need for you MM.
David :thumbsup:
I have used John Silver Teflon Wire Shop, great service. Quality product. He shipped to UK, but that is obviously not need for you MM.
David :thumbsup:
Mirage_Man
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
Yeah, I found some after I posted this thread.... almost 1+1/2 years ago
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Yeah, I found some after I posted this thread.... almost 1+1/2 years ago
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dmdrewitt
Flashlight Enthusiast
Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
Sorry!! I never checked the date. (I didn't resurrect the thread, it was Nitroz
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Yeah, I found some after I posted this thread.... almost 1+1/2 years ago
Sorry!! I never checked the date. (I didn't resurrect the thread, it was Nitroz
)Re: Anyone know where I can get some Teflon coated wire for mods?
Hey! I was hoping you would overlook that.:nana:
That's what happens when the new post button is gone.
Sorry!! I never checked the date. (I didn't resurrect the thread, it was Nitroz
Hey! I was hoping you would overlook that.:nana:
That's what happens when the new post button is gone.
