What to do with this Cas

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Re: What to do with this Cas

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Check the wiring on craftsy it's worse while and free!
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Re: What to do with this Cas

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Will do Andreas,
I'm not sure if I can get heavy enough wire here, I'll probably have to get it from south so I'll improvise for now, one bend to start with.
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Re: What to do with this Cas

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You use copper kable wire, but have to soften it by heating it up on a BBQ and than throw it into a water bucket. Copper has more bending power 35-40% more.
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Re: What to do with this Cas

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Deanna, the State (Territory) Electrical guys use a nice heavy aluminium wire to carry power around the suburbs. If you can find them working around Darwin anywhere ask them if they have any offcuts. Usually find lengths a bit over a meter long they've cut off things. Tell them what you want it for and most times they'll leave a piece or two laying on the ground :whistle: ;) You're right about those Mastotermes darwiniensis as well, the buggers will eat through concrete to get to a nice succulent piece of wood.
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Re: What to do with this Cas

Post by Tropicalgirl »

I know exactly what you are talking about Graeme, I have a piece around here somewhere the kids found on the side of the road years ago but I can't find it. I haven't seen any power and water guys out and about lately, have to wait till the wet when lightning starts hitting the power lines.
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