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propmeup1

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« on: June 19, 2020, 05:58:17 PM »
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Looking to find the wire use for very small LEDs.  I had a decoder installed on a none DC friendly engine and when it came back I noticed the lights were wired with an ultra thin copper wire. I mean micro thin.  What is the name of this wire and does one purchase it from ?

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Re: wire
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2020, 06:01:06 PM »
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Lots of folks use #38 magnet wire from ngineering

https://www.ngineering.com/accessories.htm

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Re: wire
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2020, 06:30:18 PM »
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There are various ones of transformer / magnet winding wire. The one from Ngineering is one of them. It’s extremely thin. I use a couple of other sizes that I’ve picked up at a local electronics distributor. It’s recognizable in that it doesn’t have a rubber insulating sheath. It’s covered in a thin epoxy coating.

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Re: wire
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2020, 06:42:01 PM »
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It's magnet wire or solenoid wire. If you have a dead turnout solenoid, that's a perfect no-cost source.
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Re: wire
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2020, 07:00:21 PM »
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Perfect, thanks guys. I do have burnt turnouts from back in the day.
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Re: wire
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2020, 07:01:22 PM »
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Yes, magnet wire or enameled wire.  But 30 AWG is a bit on the heavy side for surface-mount LEDs.
I concur that N-gineering red/green wire set (IIRC 38 AWG) is ideal for LED installs. Color coding makes hooking them up easier.  There are even instructions provided on how to easily strip the enamel from the wire. 
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Re: wire
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2020, 07:03:00 PM »
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Quote from: propmeup1 on June 19, 2020, 07:00:21 PM
Perfect, thanks guys. I do have burnt turnouts from back in the day.

Use the undamaged coil of course.  :)  If you go that route, use a Sharpie marker on one of the wire leads to make wire identification easier.
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Re: wire
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2020, 07:46:58 PM »
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There is something deeply satisfying in taking the frustration of a burned out solenoid coil and putting at least part of it to good use!
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Re: wire
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2020, 08:20:56 PM »
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Quote from: peteski on June 19, 2020, 07:01:22 PM
Yes, magnet wire or enameled wire.  But 30 AWG is a bit on the heavy side for surface-mount LEDs.
I concur that N-gineering red/green wire set (IIRC 38 AWG) is ideal for LED installs. Color coding makes hooking them up easier.  There are even instructions provided on how to easily strip the enamel from the wire.

I meant #38 ... typing accuracy is not my strong suit.  I have corrected my oricinal reply.
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