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20pcs Pre-Wired smd LEDs (0402,0603,0805,1206), choice of color (Cool White,Warm White,Red,Green,Yellow,Blue,Orange,Pink,UV), $9.89 (49 cents ea.) Amazon Prime:
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120pcs 12V LED Pre-Wired with built-in resistor, size choice: (1.8mm,3mm,5mm10mm), diffused colored lens choice: (Cool White,Warm White,Red,Yellow,Green,Blue,Orange), choice of solid or flashing, $10.89 (9 cents ea.) Amazon Prime:
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100 Pcs Bi-color red/green LEDs with resistors (choice 3mm or 5mm), 6-12V, $6.89 (7 cents ea.) Amazon Prime:
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mijnmodelbaan Active Member 32 posts
mijnmodelbaan

Pre-Wired smd LEDs

Didn't know, didn't expect it either, the US was that far behind with these things. Bought them myself a few years back in China, via AliExpress with free shipping to the Netherlands as well.

They are very useful for head- and tail lights, traffic lights, etc. even in N scale.

 
  

Willem from Rijen, the Netherlands.

Modelling the Wiesentalbahn, Zell im Wiesental, mid-century in N (that is, after we move to the new house).

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ackislander Regular poster 237 posts
ackislander

Information creating action

In the finest Fugate tradition. I will always give 5 stars to material like this. 
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George Saridakis Active Member 56 posts
George Saridakis
Hi Joe,

I just got some of these SMD prewired leds, and wanted to know if you have a technique to share for stripping the fine wire for soldering to thicker connecting  wire.

Thanks for listing these.
George
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joef MRH Founder 17,574 posts
joef
George Saridakis wrote:
Hi Joe,

I just got some of these SMD prewired leds, and wanted to know if you have a technique to share for stripping the fine wire for soldering to thicker connecting  wire.

Thanks for listing these.
George
One trick I’ve seen for stripping fine wire is to get a barbecue lighter or cigarette lighter and burn it off! Seriously.



Or you can get a tool specifically designed to strip small gauge wire … (Amazon: https://amzn.to/3xVlBzE )




Here's some self adjusting strippers good for wire as small as 30 guage

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https://amzn.to/3u4T7SL

Joe Fugate​
Publisher, Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine

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George Saridakis Active Member 56 posts
George Saridakis
Thanks Joe,
George
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Ted Becker rail.bird Regular poster 362 posts
Ted Becker rail.bird
Stripping the wire depends on what type of insulation is on the wire.  If it is a thin translucent coating, AKA "enameled wire" the mechanical stripper will not touch it.  Most enameled wire can be stripped with heat.   If the wire is insulated with plastic or rubber, using a lighter to strip it will likely make an ugly mess and the fumes could be deadly.

I recently got a pair of the "self-adjusting" strippers.  Have not used them vary much but they seem to work well.


Ted Becker

Granite Falls, WA
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