wire question

[sfuelberth]

So I had a slight issue stripping the fiberglass insulated high temperature wire , I am now looking for equivalent wiring to order to replace my mistake. I am trying to figure out the minimum specs that this wire needs to meet so that I can order some and finish my build. Is there anyone out there that could point me in the direction of where I might find a minimal amount of something equivalent? I just don't want to get something that is the wring gauge or won't withstand the heat and. Thanks.

[Xenocrates]

If it's for the hotend, then 20 gauge silicone jacketed wire or a slightly larger size should work (I would personally use something like 16 gauge, as it's still a rather compact wire and gives plenty of margin). I would go for wire that can withstand at least 5A of current at 90C, and it needs to be stranded (preferably finely), to withstand the flexing involved.

[sfuelberth]

yeah its for the hotend. I was going to do the silicone jacketed wire I just was not sure if it would withstand the heat enough, since fiberglass insulated wire would be rated up to 482C. Thanks