Re: Stripping Litz wire - was RE: ISSTC questions

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Original poster: "Jim Mitchell" <Electrontube-at-sbcglobal-dot-net> 

I often wipe down my completed coils with acetone prior to varnishing, and
it doesn't affect the enamel at all.

Regards - Jim Mitchell
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Subject: Re: Stripping Litz wire - was RE: ISSTC questions


 > 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
 >  >
 >  >
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