RE: Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel?

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In Reply to: Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel? posted by dcuhl on June 20, 2015 at 10:33:53:

Application of a teflon insulation involves very high heat, t least for the PTFE types. The high heat tends to Burn bare copper, creating a black surface treatment. Thus for teflon, most manufacturers silver or nickel plate the copper to avoid the effects of heat.

That being said, FEP teflon has a lower melting point and can be applied without "burning" the copper. FEP teflon does not have the heat resistance of the PTFE's of course.

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Topic - Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel? - dcuhl 10:33:53 06/20/15 (3)

RE: Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel? - unclestu 15:05:22 06/20/15 (0)

RE: Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel? - Duster 11:48:11 06/20/15 (0)

RE: Nickle plated 12 gauge multistrand wire, why nickel? - Mike B. 10:53:56 06/20/15 (0)

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