I have bought aluminum electric fence wire (available at Lowes, Home
Depot, etc.) to play with. It wasn't but about $3 for 500-1000 feet.
Small, light and a little kinky if you aren't careful.

Buck

On Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:23:00 -0700, John Smith I
wrote:

The Shadow wrote:

...
"What gauge of insulated wire do I need to build a long wire for 20, 40,
80 meters.

In the past, I was able to purchase large coils of aluminum wire; I
think it was used for either clothes line (and had a plastic covering on
it), or the aluminum fencing wire.

I don't remember the gauge, or if they even gave the gauge, but it
seemed to be #8 or #10.

It was cheap and light, worked well with the proper soldering
techniques. Or, properly protected clamp connectors.

Since, I have looked for this wire and not been able to find it in lowes
or home depot, orchard supply, etc.

Anyone know a source?

JS

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