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		What cable do I need to sort my door looms out I know I need insulated single core copper cable but what width by this I mean 
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		1.0 Mm multi strand cable. Single strand will snap
	
	
	
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		The stuff I've found is single core multi strand cable is that what I need ?? Sounds right don't it
	
	
	
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		 (01-02-2013, 01:14 PM)Willo Wrote:  The stuff I've found is single core multi strand cable is that what I need ?? Sounds right don't it
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		Thank you for the quick answer and advice
	
	
	
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		what niall said, multicore is also easier to solder 
 
on that note, when your soldering, before you insulate the wire up again, be sure to clean the flux residue from your solder joint as flux will corrode solder weakening the joint, eventually it will break again if you don't.
nailvarnish remover and a cotton bud is ideal way to remove flux
	
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		Thanks for the tip mate ill do that 
Is it just on the bit I solder or the surrounding area ?
	
	
	
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