Hi !!

Just wondering if there is a local source of silicone wires of various gauges. (Preferably in Mumbai)

Thanks.

i tried a lot but ..................
one shop in lamington road stock thin single strand silicon wire (blue color) that can be used as jumper wire in electronics.

Sandeep

I think that is teflon  and not silicon. Even better but much stiffer.

Pardon My ignorance.. What are silicone wires used for WRT RC.

Shreekant

Silicone wires are used for making connections (mostly the battery conenctions). Usually the battery main discharge leads are silicone wires. (check your battery) ... They are preferred because of their high tolerance to heat and flexiblibility.
These wires come in various gauges  starting from 32AWG to 8AWG, available at HK.

I am yet to find a local source for them.  

Quote from: sushil_anand on December 13, 2010, 03:13:13 PM
I think that is teflon  and not silicon. Even better but much stiffer.

Teflon is surely much better, as they are resistant to fire, but quite stiffer. Also, the ID is usually small, hence not recommended for high current flow.

Dear Sushil,
Since you are related to the field of electronics... any idea on this ?? 

Thanks.

I am aware of a shop at Lamington road, I did buy some 26AWG silicone wires from him (red and black) quiet some time back.....don't remember the name of the shop but I can guide you if you would like to go there...

Oh, then Kapil may be able to help. He stays in Colaba and he said he could go to Lamington road anytime. I will check with him.. can you track the store on google maps and post the link? 

Here is the location :  Google Maps link

this is the link for a shop called chip components, keep walking towards the main road and you should have no problem in finding the shop ( on the left )......I think it is the fourth last shop from the corner.... hope this helps.....

The Electronics Spair shop have the wire, silver coated copper with Teflon insulation and stranded one. I think this is the best. you have seen the single stranded wire and hence the stiff one. But damn costly, 1m wire 60 or more.

Thanks Kalyan.

Thanks for the link Angad.