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Source for 16 Gauge, Solid Condutor, NOT Stranded, Insulator Wire

Hi, I have been looking for a source to buy 16 gauge, solid conductor (single conductor), NOT stranded, insulated wire. The only place I found locally is an electrical supply store, but I would have to buy a 500 FT roll. I would like to buy a 50 FT roll, but I would settle for a 100 FT roll.

A Google search led me to places such as Home Depot and others. However, the word "STRANDED" is part of the wire description. I used the "- stranded" (minus stranded) in the search string, but that did NOT work!!!!!!!!

I also used another search engine without success. The TROUBLE with most Search Engines, they try to impress the "searcher" (us) with a LARGE NUMBER of "hits" rather than finding EXACTLY what we want.

Thank You in advance, John

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jaugustine
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Tom Biasi

Digi-Key sells 50 foot spools of 16 gauge solid wire in several colors for about $19 plus shipping. General Cable/Carol brand, 300 V, 105 C. Digi-Key part number C2053x-50-ND, where x indicates the color (A, N, S, V, B, Y).

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Mouser sells 100 foot spools of 16 gauge solid wire in several colors for about $51 plus shipping. Alpha brand, 300 V, 105 C. Mouser part number

602-3057/1-100-0x, where x is 1 through 9 depending on color.

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I don't get money or other consideration from any companies mentioned.

Matt Roberds

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mroberds

I like this one (same source)!

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Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA

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peterwieck33

Search for solid conductor Home electrical cable, not sure if 16 gage available

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KenW

It seems to be hard to find in 16-gauge. All the big-box stores seem to carry 12- and 14-gauge solid, but all of their 16-gauge is stranded.

I'd guess it's an issue of the electrical codes. Solid wire is used for in-wall and other permanent installations, and the codes probably consider 16 gauge to be inadequate for the current demand of normal home circuits, so 16-gauge can't be used for in-wall outlet wiring, so there's little demand for the stores to carry it.

I was thinking of suggesting buying a length of Romex (which everybody carries) and cutting it open and salvaging the conductors... but these seem to follow the same rule - only 14-gauge and thicker is available with solid conductors.

So, 16-gauge solid wire _is_ available, but it's more of specialty item, and by-the-roll purchase is more likely to be required (the stores don't stock rolls on their by-the-foot dispenser).

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Dave Platt

Try putting the "-" sign in front of the word "stranded" WITHOUT the space in between. Like this: "16 awg solid -stranded wire" Looks like it find plenty of possible sources.

If you want to look at just the eBay

I would go with the eBay rolls that others have suggested.

Try advanced search. Note the "none of these words" box:

Refine web searches

Search Operators

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Jeff Liebermann     jeffl@cruzio.com 
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Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com 
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Jeff Liebermann

Sorry. I hit "send" when the phone rang.

If you want to look at what's on eBay in the way of 16 awg solid, try this search string: "16 awg solid -stranded wire site:ebay.com"

It's also sometimes better to search by photos (images) instead of words:

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Jeff Liebermann     jeffl@cruzio.com 
150 Felker St #D    http://www.LearnByDestroying.com 
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com 
Skype: JeffLiebermann     AE6KS    831-336-2558
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Jeff Liebermann

Hi Matt,

I like your reply the best. I use to order stuff from both companies some time ago. Too bad those companies did NOT show in the Google search. I totally forgot about them until you mentioned their names.

Thanks again, John

Reply to
jaugustine

Hi Matt,

UPDATE:

I ordered a 50 FT. roll from Digit Key # C2053A-50-ND for $18.69 plus S&H.

John

Reply to
jaugustine

Just curious: what are you using this wire for?

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John-Del

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