Wire Gauge

Darkov · Post by **Darkov** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 12:06 pm

What gauge wire would be best for most modeling applications. I have a roll for 26gauge but sometimes that just seems like overkill. Could I use 30 or 32 for most led lighting? I mostly use a 9v power supply.

macfrank · Post by **macfrank** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:44 pm

Darkov wrote:What gauge wire would be best for most modeling applications. I have a roll for 26gauge but sometimes that just seems like overkill. Could I use 30 or 32 for most led lighting? I mostly use a 9v power supply.

Standard 30 gauge soild wire-wrap wire is good, general purpose wire, except for areas that'll see any motion (like a neck or arm).

jwrjr · Post by **jwrjr** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 10:16 pm

I most often use either #28 or #30 STRANDED wire. If you nick single-strand (i.e. while stripping it) and bend it a few times, it will break.

Locke_333 · Post by **Locke_333** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 6:00 am

i mostly use size 30 for anything that related to modeling( phone line or RJ-45 cables ) when it connect to led directly. it i have some harware(ex flashing board), i use size 26-28.

jwrjr · Post by **jwrjr** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 10:31 pm

Computer flat cable is also a good source for stranded #26 or #28 wire (depending on the cable).

Pat Amaral · Post by **Pat Amaral** » Thu Jun 29, 2006 11:01 pm

Locke_333 wrote:i mostly use size 30 for anything that related to modeling( phone line or RJ-45 cables ) when it connect to led directly. it i have some harware(ex flashing board), i use size 26-28.

I teach a telecommunications cabling course (when school is actually in session). Actually, phone cords and data cables are most commonly 24 or 26 gauge (solid or stranded). 30 gauge wire is what is usually used for wire wrapping applications. But it all works pretty well for modeling.

Locke_333 · Post by **Locke_333** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:39 am

Pat Amaral wrote:
Locke_333 wrote:i mostly use size 30 for anything that related to modeling( phone line or RJ-45 cables ) when it connect to led directly. it i have some harware(ex flashing board), i use size 26-28.
I teach a telecommunications cabling course (when school is actually in session). Actually, phone cords and data cables are most commonly 24 or 26 gauge (solid or stranded). 30 gauge wire is what is usually used for wire wrapping applications. But it all works pretty well for modeling.

seems i was totaly mistaken, i just checked my striping tool and it seems your right... now where did i get the idea that those were size 30

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