wow - extremely annoying trying to get wires into IDEAL COB holder

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yosim

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Im using stranded 16 AWG wire - looks like ill have to go for some non stranded wire, really disappointed with this wire socket thing, seems to accept a paper clip end but will not accept the wire no matter what i do - tried tinning them as well but just wont go in

really frustrating :( any tips??
 
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Zulunature

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Those holders are for 18AWG I think and no need to tin the wires, also best not to twist, just cut, strip and plug in.
 
sixstring2112

sixstring2112

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If you use 18ga and tin it,it will fit..
16 is just too big in stranded form.18 ga solid works best,super easy to put in
 
Uberknot

Uberknot

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Have you tried soldering the ends of a fresh stripped wire??

I know I had to do that with mine, but I don't recall the gauge atm.

Solid core is much easier for sure.
 
iHearAll

iHearAll

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hahaha just saying, there was no reason to use stranded wire.

ok drunken master of science. ill remembet that next time when i think of spouting out obvuous information out of bored thread trolling
 
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