Re: Stripping Litz wire - was RE: ISSTC questions

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 


Just out of curiosity, has anyone used MEK or acetone on the varnish.

Gerry R

 > Original poster: "Lau, Gary" <gary.lau-at-hp-dot-com>
 >
 > I gave paint stripper another try, this time allowing the wire to be
 > submerged for about a day and a half.  In my previous attempt, I waited
 > only about 5 minutes.  This time after the long soak, the enamel washed
 > right off the wire under a high pressure water rinse, and solder took to
 > the wire like a duck to water.  The paint stripper did contain methylene
 > chloride among other nasty things.  Thanks for the tip!
 >
 > Gary Lau
 > MA, USA
 >
 >