---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 05/23/20: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:02 AM - Aviation wire (dj_theis) 2. 10:45 AM - Re: Aviation wire (Kent or Jackie Ashton) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:02:44 AM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Aviation wire From: "dj_theis" Hello forum, Been rather quiet lately so I thought I would stir the pot with a relevant question on my project. I have always planned on restricting the wire on my plane to tefzel, mil spec from Steinair or BandC. Ive read and reread Bobs book and see his recommendation (in the text) is not restricted to this level but he has a clear process for using wire (or, more accurately, identifying if the wire is usable) of unknown pedigree. I have a collection of single conductor and shielded wire that is all mil-w-16878D. Some is labeled as 200C and some with 105C temperature rating. None of the wire is below a strand configuration of 7/30. The question is, should I use this wire? Also, if used, should I restrict its use to the pilot side of the firewall? Thanks in advance for your comments. Dan Theis -------- Scratch building Sonex #1362 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496467#496467 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:45:38 AM PST US From: Kent or Jackie Ashton Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: Aviation wire Heres a chart of Mil-W-16878. http://www.standard-wire.com/mil_w_16878_cable_designation.html Not exactly sure what version you have but generally we want to use PTFE or FEP-coated wire, 600V, 200C. For example the seller below handles mil-w-16878/4 which is nearly the same as mil-w-22759 commonly sold as aviation wire. One advantage is the -16878 comes in different colors. It sounds like your 200C wire is a PTFE or FEP coated wire and would be good anywhere you would use -22759. https://www.ebay.com/itm/100-Ft-22-Awg-Stranded-1-2-3-Striped-Mil-Spec-600V-Teflon-Wire-Audio-Tube-Amp/183768643409?epid=577237606&hash=item2ac976f751:g:DHcAAOSwDNdV53fC -Kent > On May 23, 2020, at 11:59 AM, dj_theis wrote: > > > Hello forum, > > Been rather quiet lately so I thought I would stir the pot with a relevant question on my project. > > I have always planned on restricting the wire on my plane to tefzel, mil spec from Steinair or BandC. Ive read and reread Bobs book and see his recommendation (in the text) is not restricted to this level but he has a clear process for using wire (or, more accurately, identifying if the wire is usable) of unknown pedigree. I have a collection of single conductor and shielded wire that is all mil-w-16878D. Some is labeled as 200C and some with 105C temperature rating. None of the wire is below a strand configuration of 7/30. > > The question is, should I use this wire? Also, if used, should I restrict its use to the pilot side of the firewall? > > Thanks in advance for your comments. > > Dan Theis > > -------- > Scratch building Sonex #1362 > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=496467#496467 > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.