Silicone-based insulation is very good from a temperature perspective,
though they are typically more expensive and mechanically weaker than PVC
isolation. It's pretty nice to work with though, as it's very easy to strip
and very flexible.
On Wed, Jul 9, 2008 at 12:38 AM, Emory Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I use some Belden control cable left over from a lighting project.
> It's 10 or 12 conductors of 24 ga stranded wire.
> It doesn't melt near as bad as Cat 5 or phone wire.
> You might check with sound and lighting companies around town
> to see if they have any scraps. A 10' piece will last a good while.
>
> Emory
>
> On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 3:09 PM, Kirk Wallace
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I have been using CAT-5 wire to solder up perfboard circuits, but the
> > insulation melts back. Does anyone have a favorite wire for
> > perfboarding?
> >
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