Comments on: Wire-Scrounging Challenge http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253 Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:19:24 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Joshua Hutson http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-30992 Joshua Hutson Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:35:46 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-30992 I have have used some HVAC cable behind my thermostat. Sometimes it can be stranded or larger (18AWG) gauge so you have to watch for that but mostly it is solid like teleco wire. Just like the telco installers they leave plenty in the wall Depending on if you have a gas unit or electric unit there usually are some paris not used as well if you did not have the spare length. Door bells usually have some to pare from the transformer to the button that is suitable. I have have used some HVAC cable behind my thermostat. Sometimes it can be stranded or larger (18AWG) gauge so you have to watch for that but mostly it is solid like teleco wire. Just like the telco installers they leave plenty in the wall Depending on if you have a gas unit or electric unit there usually are some paris not used as well if you did not have the spare length. Door bells usually have some to pare from the transformer to the button that is suitable.

]]> By: sonicj http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-24087 sonicj Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:25:04 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-24087 2 line telephone wire was the first thing that popped in my head! 2 line telephone wire was the first thing that popped in my head!

]]> By: TLHarrell http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-23609 TLHarrell Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:11:42 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-23609 When I was in gradeschool, out the back of the fields along the side road there was a large telco box that was frequently being serviced. At lunch/recess, I'd usually score hunks of the cable from the guy working in the box... and would do so at least once a week. If you have kids, tell them to watch for such activities and ask for bits of wire. They'll supply you with enough to keep you breadboarding for a lifetime! For the kids, the very colorful wire also makes great crafty items. When I was in gradeschool, out the back of the fields along the side road there was a large telco box that was frequently being serviced. At lunch/recess, I’d usually score hunks of the cable from the guy working in the box… and would do so at least once a week. If you have kids, tell them to watch for such activities and ask for bits of wire. They’ll supply you with enough to keep you breadboarding for a lifetime! For the kids, the very colorful wire also makes great crafty items.

]]> By: Zack Nelson http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-22175 Zack Nelson Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:32:28 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-22175 I've found 22-gauge to work well with breadboards. This pack seems to be in most every radioshack. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049745&cp=2032058.2032227.2032239&parentPage=family I’ve found 22-gauge to work well with breadboards. This pack seems to be in most every radioshack. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2049745&cp=2032058.2032227.2032239&parentPage=family

]]> By: Keith Neufeld http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-22166 Keith Neufeld Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:14:51 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-22166 Mr. INTJ, I used to have scads of 24-gauge telco wire that was perfect for breadboards, but I can't find where it all went and I'm afraid it may have gone to the scrapyard, even before the current copper scrap craze. I do have more 26-gauge on hand than I'll ever use, and it does work in breadboards (just not as nicely), and I'm happy to share with my friends. If you want some, I could ship a "stick" of cable your way. Mr. INTJ, I used to have scads of 24-gauge telco wire that was perfect for breadboards, but I can’t find where it all went and I’m afraid it may have gone to the scrapyard, even before the current copper scrap craze.

I do have more 26-gauge on hand than I’ll ever use, and it does work in breadboards (just not as nicely), and I’m happy to share with my friends. If you want some, I could ship a “stick” of cable your way.

]]> By: Mr. INTJ http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-22160 Mr. INTJ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:11:18 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-22160 I've actually been looking for solid wire for my breadboard. I used to have pounds of the old solid phone cable, but I wasn't able to locate any easily (although cannibalizing the wiring in my house hadn't occurred to me. Finding 24 AWG solid wire at various stores around town is tougher than it should be, and when you do find it, you have to buy a $14 roll. Feh, I bought a kit. I’ve actually been looking for solid wire for my breadboard. I used to have pounds of the old solid phone cable, but I wasn’t able to locate any easily (although cannibalizing the wiring in my house hadn’t occurred to me. Finding 24 AWG solid wire at various stores around town is tougher than it should be, and when you do find it, you have to buy a $14 roll. Feh, I bought a kit.

]]> By: Bill http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-22105 Bill Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:30:42 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-22105 I've used wire-ties before, but they're not solder-friendly. I’ve used wire-ties before, but they’re not solder-friendly.

]]> By: brenden http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253&cpage=1#comment-22103 brenden Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:27:35 +0000 http://www.neufeld.newton.ks.us/electronics/?p=253#comment-22103 Before I clicked I was ready to suggest phone cable, darnit! Other ideas: paperclips and an old light bulb. Before I clicked I was ready to suggest phone cable, darnit! Other ideas: paperclips and an old light bulb.

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