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03-31-15, 01:18 PM
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Posted By billlumberg

According to my googling, silicone wire is also...

According to my googling, silicone wire is also resistent to temperature extremes and UV light.I think we have a winner. Thank you so much!
03-31-15, 10:27 AM
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Posted By billlumberg

@telecomguy Thanks, that's very useful info! I...

@telecomguy
Thanks, that's very useful info! I hadn't thought of the cold being that big of a factor. Makes sense though.
Are you suggesting that the wire used for electric shavers is also UV &...
03-31-15, 07:43 AM
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Posted By billlumberg

The funny/sad part of this, is that I actually...

The funny/sad part of this, is that I actually had earbuds on while sitting at the computer and reading this... and it never even occurred to me that it is almost exactly what I'm looking for. lol
03-31-15, 07:40 AM
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Posted By billlumberg

@ibpooks That is a great idea. That is exactly...

@ibpooks
That is a great idea. That is exactly the kind of thing I am looking for... assuming it can hold up to the elements.
And the other thing is, I'm looking to buy this stuff in larger...
03-31-15, 07:34 AM
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Posted By billlumberg

@Chandler Thanks for your reply.Yes, actually...

@Chandler
Thanks for your reply.Yes, actually in the title of the post it says "outdoor".
As far as the 'hanging' part, I'll be more specific...

Picture a lightweight chain (maybe about the...
03-30-15, 11:39 PM
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Posted By billlumberg

@ray2047 The speaker wire would be perfect *if*...

@ray2047
The speaker wire would be perfect *if* it had UV rated insulation. The problem I'm seeing with speaker wire is that the pvc casing will get brittle and deteriorate over time out in the...
03-30-15, 11:35 PM
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Posted By billlumberg

@CircuitBreaker Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention...

@CircuitBreaker
Yeah, sorry I forgot to mention that. I do want stranded so that it's more flimsy. As far as Cat 5 (for exterior use), all I'm seeing are bundles of paired wire in a pretty hefty...
03-30-15, 05:06 PM
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Posted By billlumberg

Thanks for the tip. I looked it up and it *might*...

Thanks for the tip. I looked it up and it *might* work, but because it's solid, it looks like it would be too stiff. I prefer something that kind of hangs more than keep it's shape when bent. Does...
03-30-15, 04:19 PM
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Posted By billlumberg

2-Conductor 20+ AWG outdoor stranded wire - does it exist?

I need some really thin/flimsy (as opposed to stiff) 2-conductor wire for outdoor use. I think ideally it would be somewhere around 24 AWG. It's only carrying power for a few feet from a AA battery....
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