Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs
Hi, From: Jeffrey Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: High temperature wire - also small LEDs Someone on this forum had a source for small quantities of very small diameter high-temperature wire, suitable to wiring headlights and running through the smokebox. Discussion was maybe 6-9 months ago. I have some 0.05 (1.3mm) PTFE 7 core wire in Red or Grey. You would be welcome to a length of each, please contact me directly if interested and I will post to you. # Continuous Use Temperature: PTFE - 500 deg F, FEP - 399 deg F # Melt Temperature: PTFE - Does not melt, softens at 625 deg F, FEP - 500 deg F Also, does anyone have a source for white LEDs smaller than the common 3mm diameter? White LEDs are available down to 0603 surface mount packages. Digikey http://www.digikey.com/ have some smallish ones, see : http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T042/1338.pdf ... bottom of page. Or http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T042/1360.pdf Note the LEDs are under L, not Optoelectronics. You can also cut down the normal LED plastic packages as long as the metal bit inside with the bond wire is not disturbed. To finish off the light emitting end you can stick on a thin piece of transparent plastic with superglue and it will be clear again. (The superglue should be the non-vapor type.) Best wishes, Susan.
High temperature wire - also small LEDs
Someone on this forum had a source for small quantities of very small diameter high-temperature wire, suitable to wiring headlights and running through the smokebox. Discussion was maybe 6-9 months ago. Anyone have this reference handy? Also, does anyone have a source for white LEDs smaller than the common 3mm diameter? Thanks
Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs
I don't remember that discussion but try magnet wire. It's thin and is coated with a hard shellac. Use the wire as one conductor and the frame as the other. You can also pass the magnet wire down a hollow tube that might be used as a hand hold or dummy plumbing. Cheers Clark Clark B Lord - Las Vegas, Nevada USA Las Vegas Live Steamers - Gauge 1 live steam Treasurer, Las Vegas Garden Railway Society Member, Steam Events LLC Jeffrey Williams wrote: Someone on this forum had a source for small quantities of very small diameter high-temperature wire, suitable to wiring headlights and running through the smokebox. Discussion was maybe 6-9 months ago. Anyone have this reference handy? Also, does anyone have a source for white LEDs smaller than the common 3mm diameter? Thanks
Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs
Might ask Bill Boxley in foster city he has some verry small lights on his engine .
Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs
I use Radio shack insulated wrapping wire cat #278-501 kynar insulated 30 gauge .018 inch or .47mm paul
Re: High temperature wire - also small LEDs
Jeffrey Williams wrote: Someone on this forum had a source for small quantities of very small diameter high-temperature wire, suitable to wiring headlights and running through the smokebox. Discussion was maybe 6-9 months ago. Anyone have this reference handy? Also, does anyone have a source for white LEDs smaller than the common 3mm diameter? Thanks I have been using ordinary magnet wire on my C-16 and K-27. Have had no problems so far. Dave Sykes PFRR
