Magnet Wire- What is it used for?

[karle]

What is it good for MRR?

[karle]

Thanks David B.  I'd also like to know why it is good for a particular application.  For lights, is it because it is small diameter, or because it is flexible, etc.?

[JoeinPA]

It's also good for wiring in signal masts or anywhere you need to hide wires and the current demand isn't too great.

Joe

[Hamltnblue]

Some use magnet wire and some use 30 gauge wire wrap wire. It's nice and thin, pretty strong and can be easily hidden.

[Texas Zepher]

karle

What is it good for MRR?

I presume you mean besides magnets used in the twin-coil turnout machines and motor windings., and most often transformers to convert power from house current to something more scale friendly.....     Basically one could use it anywhere normal solid wire could be used as long as is is not being rubbed.   I would never bundle it, but there is no reason it couldn't  be used for feeder wires or a common or ground.

[betamax]

Magnet wire is used for winding electromagnets, hence the name.

Since it can be light gauge wire with an enamel insulation, it is useful for things that need small diameter wires.  Or where you want to hide the wires easily.

[richg1998]

I use #44 magnet from an old solenoid for LED's in HO scale locos and double target signals I made for our club layout.  I just do not sneeze while using the wire.

Below is a link to some examples.

http://tinyurl.com/3zfprye

Rich

[DigitalGriffin]

We put marker lighting on a bascule bridge.  As the bridge is mostly open thin beams, using a thin wire, which is easy to hide & paintable, is a must.

You can also use it to add a light to the end of a figurine arm.

But they are low current only.  So I recommend LEDs.

Remember, voltage drops quickly the longer you make the wire and the thinner the wire.