hi all,
a friend of mine who works for the local electric company,gave me some thin "steel"wire,it looks like the hawsers that tanks use in towing.
(its really used to "seal"meter boxes,ect,by having a lead seal crimped on he 2 jioning ends)
it makes a great substitute for the type you get with a kit.
its available from the local electricians supply depot.
merv