On Sun, 2012-12-30 at 20:53 -0500, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > The characteristics of #12 THHN and such vary all over the map. It is not > being made for use at RF. The insulation not only changes the velocity > factor, but it also adds loss. This too varies all over the map. > > Wireman has various wires with UV resistant black PE insulation. That > stuff seems to be predictable and stable. I personally don't know of any > THHN with PE insulation. YMMV, of course. Neither of the guys at Home > Depot and Lowes have any idea what I'm talking about if I mention PE > insulation. Apparently plastic is plastic :>). > > 73, Guy
I got my THHN at the depot and the guys in there told me I can't have grey wire. Grey wire is not on the agenda for wiring appliances. I hope they don't come here to investigate THHN abuse! I um... didn't use in an appliance. Now lets see about this wireman guy. I'll try Google first. 73, Bill KU8H _______________________________________________ Stew Perry Topband Distance Challenge coming on December 29th.