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High Temp resistant electrical wire

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Lateral ·

Hi guys

I'm sick of wire that has been in the engine bay for some time and exposed to heat getting hard are nasty looking.

Does anybody know where I can get some heat resistant wire or is there some sort of high heat resistant "heat shrink"?

Regards
Greg

LUFTMEISTER ·

You can buy a fibreglass sheave that slips over the top and is heat resistant. RS components or element 14.

Lateral ·

Thanks mate

I was also believe that there is also wire that uses a high heat resistant silicone based outer coating...

snitz ·

Dont Know if this helps..but I used a Fibreglass waterproof braided sheath from an electrical wholesaler the brand is CABAC..it comes in various sizes but unfortunately doesnt come in a rainbow of colours..Its worth going into an Electrical wholesaler and ask to have a look through there catalogues..Anyway heres a pic of my wiring with the fibreglass sheath,heatshrinked ends and waterproof connectors..cheers Snitz 🙂





vwo60 ·

Yes you can get a silicone insulated wire, i used to use it on fire fighting systems, i think i still might have some at home some ware.
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=silicone+insulated+wire&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Lateral ·

Thanks guys !

psimitar ·

Silicon coated wire is probably the best solution but the fibreglass heat resistant sheath can be got here Heat resistant sheath

cam070 ·

Intersting, the Cabac fibreglass sheathing is only rated to 180C, http://www.cabac.com.au/products/cable-management-and-fixings/fibreglass-sleeving/gs10 while the stuff from Jaycar is rated to 450C http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=WS5504 but only seems to come in dia's up to 3.5mm