Re: Module Information Please

["Ira Schneider" <ira_schneider@iname.com>]

Mike,

Here are some answers to your questions:

1. The TTAT Draft Module Specification specifies the wire is 18 AWG (see page 17 - Materials List).

2. We strongly suggest using stranded wire, since it is more flexible and will work better at the connectors.

3. The TTAT Draft Module Specification specifies that each piece of wire is to be 70" long.  This
    allows for approximately 6" at each end for the pigtail.

4. The wires are to be individual lengths of 18 AWG stranded wire, not bundled cables.  We keep the
     wires separate so they are easier to see, easier to connect to in the middle, and easy to spot
     problems.  When I constructed my module I encased the individual wires in spiral wrap for neatness,
     which was totally unneccesary.  Ed Weltens had spools of wire of all appropriate colors.  If he still has
     some of this wire, I am sure he will be happy to sell you the wire you need at cost.

When you experiment with ballast remember that ballast adds weight to the module.

Good luck.


Ira