RE: Module Information Please

[Edward Weltens <ed.weltens@sbcglobal.net>]

Mike, as long as it isn't aquarium gravel I think it will be ok.

 

I do have all the colors of wire available in 18-gauge stranded spools.  I think I paid between 7-10 cents per foot for the 100 foot spools.  I can get you whatever you need for $5 for the whole module.  There are 10 wires total and you need some short connector pieces.  I also have some of the jones plug connectors if you need replacements.  There may be more in the trailer.

 

I can print you a copy of the module specs if you like.

 

Ed

Pauwels Mike-rycl90 <Mike.Pauwels@motorola.com> wrote:

> Ira,
>
> I was experimenting with depleted uranium since it is denser than lead. ;o)
>
> Seriously, I have an 8 ounce bag of ballast and I do not expect to use it all. I have selected a light brown indoor/outdoor carpeting material which will allow me to minimize the actual ballast used. I will weigh the left over and let you know how much I installed.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ttat-members-owner@aoot.com [mailto:ttat-members-owner@aoot.com]On
> Behalf Of Ira Schneider
> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 5:05 PM
> To: ttat-members@aoot.com
> Subject: Re: Module Information Please
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
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