I've used magnet wire on some decoder installs. I like it because it is so thin but don't like removing the insulation from it. Usually burn it off with the soldering iron. Recently came across the magnet wire shown above were the insulation is also a flux. You don't need to remove it as it will act like a flux when you go to solder the wire. I've only done a test of soldering it and tinning the ends (above) and so far I'm impressed and will try using it the next time I need to use magnet wire. The spool was about $12 and I think has over 2000 feet on it so I'll never run out. If you want to try some make a $1.00 PayPal donation to my site to cover postage and I'll send you 20 feet or so to try out. The 38 AWG was the smallest they had but I can't image working with anything smaller. Sumner
I had my first experience with magnet wire during a recent DCC wired sound decoder installation. I tried burning it off with a match but it didn't work. I just scraped the ends with an X-acto and when I saw shiny wire, that's when I knew it worked.
I was looking thru A large online purveyor and found some 44 gauge. Polyurethane coating that they say is solderable.
Not sure if the question is for me or not? If so I use these.... More details about them here.... http://1fatgmc.com/RailRoad/Servo%20Control/page-7-b.html ... I have a 'name brand' also but prefer these and they cost way less. Sumner
