2.5mm copper wire

VK4WTN · Post by **VK4WTN** » Thu May 14, 2015 3:13 pm

hi all, Im making some coils and was looking at a source for small lengths of 2mm and 2.5mm enameled copper wire.Does anyone know a source in Australia for this diameter wire
regards Wayne VK4WTN

VK4WDM · Post by **VK4WDM** » Thu May 14, 2015 3:22 pm

I got some from Jaycar but that was a few years ago now.

73

Wayne VK4WDM

VK5TM · Post by **VK5TM** » Thu May 14, 2015 3:38 pm

The local component suppliers only go to 1.25mm these days.

Are the coils being close wound? If not, how about using solid core house wiring cable.

Otherwise, the next best bet is motor rewinders.

VK4WTN · Post by **VK4WTN** » Thu May 14, 2015 4:13 pm

Thanks Wayne and Tim, Jaycar only go up to abt 1.0mm now solid housewire might be the way to go
cheers Wayne VK4WTN

VK7XX · Post by **VK7XX** » Thu May 14, 2015 5:38 pm

VK4WTN wrote:hi all, Im making some coils and was looking at a source for small lengths of 2mm and 2.5mm enameled copper wire.Does anyone know a source in Australia for this diameter wire
regards Wayne VK4WTN

Wayne, I have seen similar posts in the past and then, the answer was .... check out any local auto electrician. If they do starter motor etc rewinds they may have some of this gauge.

John

VK4WTN · Post by **VK4WTN** » Thu May 14, 2015 6:36 pm

Hi John there used to be a motor rewinder in Maryborough but he retired. Found a jewelery wholesaler that has 2.1mm might do the job
regards Wayne

ZL2WHO · Post by **ZL2WHO** » Thu May 14, 2015 7:31 pm

I have more 2.8mm solid copper wire than i can poke a stick at.. How many mtrs do you want ? Im only across the ditch so no problem sending some.
I recently built a 1-2kw LPF for my new 1Kw FM broadcast PA and it just gets warm to touch at full snot.

73
2WHO

VK4WTN · Post by **VK4WTN** » Thu May 14, 2015 7:58 pm

Thanks for that Mark just sent you an email
regards Wayne VK4WTN

VK3AIF · Post by **VK3AIF** » Thu May 14, 2015 11:20 pm

Wayne,

Try googling "magnet wire" and select "Australia" in the search tools, there are a few there if all else fails.

73

ZL2WHO · Post by **ZL2WHO** » Fri May 15, 2015 7:09 am

Another good one is refrigeration suppliers.They have packs of capillary tube in differing sizes. The local Aussie company Heatcraft have them on the shelf over here. Link to the branch locator. http://www.heatcraft.com.au/contact-us/locator

Mark
2WHO

ZL3RC · Post by **ZL3RC** » Fri May 15, 2015 2:03 pm

Thanks Mark.
Would never have thought of looking at these guys..but then again I don't work in that area

Have a look at pages 267-268 of the product guide very small copper tube.

VK5BI · Post by **VK5BI** » Sat May 23, 2015 7:49 am

Try these, I use them for copper and brass supplies
http://www.aemetal.com.au
provide a very quick mail order service

another one is badger wire

http://www.badgerwire.com.au

Regards

Wayne VK5BI

VK Logger Ham Radio Forum Archive

2.5mm copper wire

2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire

Re: 2.5mm copper wire