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3.3.3 Finished wire.
3.3.3.1 Length.
3.3.3.1.1 Type 1. Unless otherwise specified by the procuring activity, the quantity of
wire specified in the contract or purchase order shall be furnished in one continuous
length. Classes A, B, and D chromel and alumel wire comprising the lot or order shall be
furnished by the same manufacturer and shall be furnished on separate coils or reels. (see
6.2.1)
3.3.3.1.2 Type 2. Unless otherwise specified, the wire shall be supplied in coils or reels in
continuous lengths of 250 feet or multiples thereof.
3.3.3.1.3 Type 3. Unless otherwise specified, the wire shall be supplied in coils or reels in
continuous lengths of 500 feet or multiples thereof.
3.3.3.1.4 Type 4. Unless otherwise specified, the wire shall be supplied in coils or reels in
continuous lengths of 500 to 1,000 feet.
3.3.3.1.5 Tolerance. The length of the wire supplied in each coil or reel shall not vary
more than -5 to +10 percent of the value specified.
3.3.3.2 Color. All colors of finished wire shall be distinctive, reasonably permanent, and
resistant to the solvents listed in 4.6.11 and Table VII. If the colors can be distinguished,
they shall not be considered as faded.
3.3.3.3 Resistance. The resistance of finished Types 2, 3, and 4 wire, when calculated to
two decimal places, shall be as specified in Table I (see 4.3.3)
3.3.3.4 Diameter. The diameter of the finished wire shall not exceed the dimensions
given in Table I.
3.3.3.5 Weight. The weight of the finished wire shall not exceed the values given in
Table I.
3.4 Performance.
3.4.1 Dielectric strength. The wire shall be capable of withstanding a potential of 350v
rms at a commercial frequency for 5 minutes without breakdown or flashover when
tested as specified. (see 4.3.4)
3.4.2 Insulation resistance. The insulation resistance of the finished wire shall be not less
than 100 mega ohms per 1,000 feet at a temperature of 15.5° C when tested as specified.
(see 4.3.5)
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