19 strand wire, a note from the manufacturer

[Matthew]

When we first made the wire we did not realize how different 7 strand and 19 strand would be. We knew 19 strand was smoother, more flexible and less likely to kink but we did not know there would be a whole new learning curve on how to spool the wire. As mentioned by a message board member "in the future you will instruct your dealers and customers on how to properly install the wire onto reels." There has never been a more precise statement. In the future we will be putting instructions on how to spool the wire and we will be letting our dealers know. For anyone that has experienced broken strands (aside from the one manufacturing run as stated on our website two months ago http://www.torpedodivers.com) installing instruction has been the critical point. I will attempt to explain what happens with wire in two spooling processes.

When wire comes off a larger spool and onto a smaller spool, stress builds up in the line, if fingers are used to apply tension to get the wire to spool tighter onto the reel then the stress increases in relationship to the finger pressure applied, as the fingers tension is forcing the strands upward into the line. If enough finger tension is applied, as the stress builds in the line, a stand could pop loose from the group of stranded wire and eventually this strand will become a broken strand. If the line is used without relieving the build up stress then many other issues will occur such as, line digging into itself, twists happening in the line when setting lines, broken strands etc. It is important to note that 99% of the cause of broken strands occurs due

to pent up stress in the line from the initial spooling process. The other 1% would be due to either exerting too much force on the line beyond the lines breaking strength or using equipment that causes excess

friction on the line.

The solution.

When spooling from the larger spool onto a smaller spool have someone keep slight tension on the larger spool. Guiding the wire with one finger is a good idea to get a even spool but do not use two fingers as

our natural reaction is to squeeze the wire. One finger guiding is good, two finger squeezing is bad. When spooling is complete then add a ball bearing snap swivel to the end and attach a weight on the end of the snap and go onto the lake and let all of the wire line out and then reel it back in, as Message Board Members have mentioned. This will remove all stress from the wire. You are now ready to fish.

If you have any questions send an email to [email protected]

Thanks,

Matthew