Replacing perished wires in a valve radio - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Dick Glennon · 20th Nov 2018, 7:53 pm

Hi again, would 24 swg single strand wire be heavy enough to replace perished wires in a Cossor 501 ac.? Thanks , Dick.

kalee20 · 20th Nov 2018, 8:12 pm

Yes, except for the heater wiring or mains wiring.

Herald1360 · 20th Nov 2018, 8:12 pm

Electrically, yes, except possibly for heater wiring unless each heater had a dedicated feed.

Mechanically you might be better with 22SWG.

20th Nov 2018, 7:53 pm	#1
Dick Glennon Hexode Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edenderry, Republic of Ireland. Posts: 428	Replacing perished wires in a valve radio Hi again, would 24 swg single strand wire be heavy enough to replace perished wires in a Cossor 501 ac.? Thanks , Dick.

20th Nov 2018, 8:12 pm	#2
kalee20 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynton, N. Devon, UK. Posts: 7,088	Re: Replacing perished wires in a valve radio Yes, except for the heater wiring or mains wiring.

20th Nov 2018, 8:12 pm	#3
Herald1360 Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leominster, Herefordshire, UK. Posts: 16,536	Re: Replacing perished wires in a valve radio Electrically, yes, except possibly for heater wiring unless each heater had a dedicated feed. Mechanically you might be better with 22SWG. __________________ ....__________ ....\|____\|\|__\|__\_____ .=.\| _---\__\|__\|_---_\|. .........O..Chris....O