Covering silver wire for use as a speaker cable

I have access to some bare very fine silver wire.
What can I cover it with so it doesnt short?

ozzy07-26-2009 2:20am

dgarretson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,597 posts 07-27-2009 at 01:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 2mm cotton sleeves from RAM for proper litz braid, or various sized rolls of polyolefin HS tube from McMaster Carr if you just want to bundle 10 or so strands together inside one tube.
tpreaves Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,686 posts 07-27-2009 at 03:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ozzy, go to wirecare.com for shrink tubing in long lengths.I'd reccomend the 3:1 shrink ratio.They also have all kinds and colors of braiding,but no cloth type.Good luck and keep us informed on the project.
swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 07-27-2009 at 04:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IIRC, silver is supposed to more conductive after it tarnishes. Is that urban legend or is the concern about the tarnishing just about appearance?
ozzy OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,455 posts 07-28-2009 at 07:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dgarretson,Tpreaves Thanks ! Fantastic suggestions!
nsgarch Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,524 posts 07-28-2009 at 08:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Oz -- ERS cloth can be a problem if you use too much of it. If you want to play around with some let me know. I have a small, but dwindling stash of ERS (and some 50%Stillpoints too ;-)