Wire Supplies for Cool Junctions Project

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jgalt1
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Project Question: We are planning to do the "Cool Junctions" project but don't know where to get the different types of wire and their sizes.
Project Due Date: 11/31/2011
Project Status: I am just starting

Wire Supplies for Cool Junctions Project

Post by jgalt1 »

Hi, I am trying to find out where to get wire for the "Cool Junctions" project. Wired suggested is iron, copper and constantan, aluminum. I don't really have a clue as to what type of wire to get from where. Time is a running short here! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Wire Supplies for Cool Junctions Project

Post by deleted-71882 »

Hello jgalt1,

I think the best place to get a small quantity of common wire is a local hardware store. They usually have copper, brass, aluminum, and steel. For the special wire used in thermocouples, the link listed in the project writeup is best. The direct link to their small spools of wire is (http://www.omega.com/ppt/pptsc.asp?ref=SPIR&Nav=temh02).
jgalt1
Posts: 2
Joined: Thu Oct 13, 2011 2:24 pm
Occupation: Parent Of 7th Grader
Project Question: We are planning to do the "Cool Junctions" project but don't know where to get the different types of wire and their sizes.
Project Due Date: 11/31/2011
Project Status: I am just starting

Re: Wire Supplies for Cool Junctions Project

Post by jgalt1 »

Thanks, I will check lowes/home depot today. I hope that works cause online I mostly see expensive pre-fabricated thermocouple wire.
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