Is it really a "hack," or just not the original appearance? If it performs the same function I don't think it really matters that it's a different color. But if it's a big deal I won't use it.

#5 8 years ago

CHD

Cheddar

GoldenStatePin

Lodi, CA

11y 117K 5,181 17 10

Electrically there is no reason it wouldn't work. 18 gauge is a bit thicker than the 20 normally used. Hard to beat the price though. 250 ft for $15 vs 100 ft for $50

#6 8 years ago

TAB

terryb

Inactive member

Banning, CA

11y 90,150 4,795 14

OP
Quoted from Carl_694:
Is it really a "hack," or just not the original appearance? If it performs the same function I don't think it really matters that it's a different color. But if it's a big deal I won't use it.

Functionally it will be fine, but the appearance will eliminate some buyers when you sell the game in the future. Others will point and laugh behind your back (just kidding), and you'll end up in the hacks thread (still kidding).

Since it won't be easily replaceable after the fact that will make it a bigger issue for many. Personally I would just use the proper product, but that's me.

If there's an electrical (not electronics) store near you they should carry ground braid. It may not be a perfect match, but should be closer visually. Also Ace, True Value, etc. are worth a shot.

#7 8 years ago

CDY

cody_chunn

Inactive member

Mobile, AL

9y 64,800 4,520

What about picture hanging wire? That stuff looks exactly like the original stuff...not sure how cheap it is.

Something like this:

https://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=&oq=picture+hanging+&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS406US406&q=picture+hanging+wire&gs_l=hp..3.0l5.0.0.0.11502...........0.daaagGGHFHk#q=picture+hanging+wire&tbm=shop&spd=14243636033622857089

#8 8 years ago

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ForceFlow

Pinside Moderator

9y 238K 31,358 268 14

http://www.amateurradiosupplies.com/category-s/234.htm

The braid gives a nice, big, flat surface area that is good for a secure solder joint to other playfield components. Wire is thin, and the joint would be more likely to fail.

#9 8 years ago

BIL

txx3ddq442

Inactive member

Mandeville, LA

10y 39,900 131 9 13

There's always this: http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=44

#10 8 years ago

CDY

cody_chunn

Inactive member

Mobile, AL

9y 64,800 4,520

Quoted from txx3ddq442:
There's always this: http://www.pinbits.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=44

Yeah, but $16 for 25 feet? Shirley, there's a reasonable substitute. That wire I linked was $3 for the same length.

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