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Chris I'm confused.... you said you wouldn't use it but then say it's perfect for a soldering iron for 3 reasons?

Yes I haven't got my head round the correct sizes for the various uses yet - that's on my list before I buy. Thanks for the starter for 10 Brian. But size-for-size, silicone will be similar but possibly not last as long from Tricky Dicky's experience?

Interesting, thanks. Got some cutting to do (to fit the baseboards around the loft struts) then will see what paint we've got sitting around.

I'm just starting to build my first proper layout and it hadn't occurred to me to paint the baseboards. It's in my loft so hopefully no damp issues. I can see the benefit of white underneath to make the wiring more visible. Is there any practical benefit to painting the top, or is it mainly visual /...

I'm starting to think about wiring up my first proper layout. Basic DC. I was looking at PVC coated wire and keep coming across silicone coated (eg. this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/TUOFENG-Electrical-Flexible-Silicone-Different/dp/B07G712DY4/ref=cm_wl_huc_item?th=1 ) It seems to be a similar spec,...