Re: HV Hookup Wire

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Original poster: "bob golding by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <yubba-at-clara-dot-net>

I always use speaker cable ( the multi strand stuff used for high power car
amps.)  Plenty of insulation low impedance and flexible, I have used it up
to 2.5
kw without any problems.

cheers
bob golding

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>"
<Leik3-at-aol-dot-com>
>
> Hi,
> Anyone know if the 8 awg that radioshack sells would work for some hookup
> wire (15/30)? If not, what would work good? I've seen in some pictures what
> seems to be relatively small (considering the voltage) gauge wire with
> aligator clips for quick connects. Should I buy certified high voltage wire
> maybe from a neon shop or will something else work?
> Thanks for all the input,
> Dennis