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salva · 02-20-2018, 09:10 PM

Hello,

I have a question about wiring cable. I'd like to get some 16 and 10 awg cable for multiple projects but there are a variety of these in amazon, some which state they're not AWG, such as these:

https://www.amazon.com/Single-Conduc...&tag=pda0ea-20

https://www.amazon.com/GAUGE-GROUND-...&tag=pda0ea-20

These wires are stranded copper clad. My question is, are these wires good that they follow the following chart? Or this only applies to oxygen-free copper?

Leo72793 · 02-21-2018, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salva

Hello,

I have a question about wiring cable. I'd like to get some 16 and 10 awg cable for multiple projects but there are a variety of these in amazon, some which state they're not AWG, such as these:

https://www.amazon.com/Single-Conduc...&tag=pda0ea-20

https://www.amazon.com/GAUGE-GROUND-...&tag=pda0ea-20

These wires are stranded copper clad. My question is, are these wires good that they follow the following chart? Or this only applies to oxygen-free copper?

Knukonceptz kord cable is pure OFC in many thicknesses, and their Kolossus power wire. Ill only use that stuff.

1Coopgt · 02-21-2018, 05:57 PM

https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/w...ges-d_419.html

AWG is just a standard.

What are you using the wire for. That will determine what wire you should use.

https://www.amazon.com/Single-Conduc...&tag=pda0ea-20

If you're doing wiring in a car. https://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html

yzark99 · 04-14-2018, 07:18 PM

I use Knukonceptz. Their wire is thicker than most others. For instance, their 4 gauge is closer to 3 gauge which means more juice.

beak81champ · 04-15-2018, 01:20 PM

As long as you use OFC, you should be fine with almost any brand.

Rainbow1616 · 04-18-2018, 05:25 AM

I use thhn stranded electrical of the proper awg. I will never waste money on all the pointless hype of ofc or any other kind of high tech speaker wire or power wire. Many Many tests have been done. The proper gauge lamp cord is no different in listening quality than that expensive crap.

beak81champ · 04-18-2018, 10:47 AM

If you are using for your main power, consider welding cable. Just as flexible, off, and cheaper than car audio cable. 2/0 welding wire = 1/0 car audio wire.

Rainbow1616 · 04-18-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beak81champ

If you are using for your main power, consider welding cable. Just as flexible, off, and cheaper than car audio cable. 2/0 welding wire = 1/0 car audio wire.

That is true, welding cable is a good choice but being an electrician and now an engineer I prefer the wire that is a little stiffer. It makes nice sharp bends and stays that way. Looks much nicer to us that are ocd.

02-20-2018, 09:10 PM	#1
salva Drives: 2014 LS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 95	Good wiring cable Hello, I have a question about wiring cable. I'd like to get some 16 and 10 awg cable for multiple projects but there are a variety of these in amazon, some which state they're not AWG, such as these: https://www.amazon.com/Single-Conduc...&tag=pda0ea-20 https://www.amazon.com/GAUGE-GROUND-...&tag=pda0ea-20 These wires are stranded copper clad. My question is, are these wires good that they follow the following chart? Or this only applies to oxygen-free copper?

02-21-2018, 05:57 PM	#3
1Coopgt Drives: All Black 2012 1LS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Rochester,NY Posts: 2,042 View My Garage	https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/w...ges-d_419.html AWG is just a standard. What are you using the wire for. That will determine what wire you should use. https://www.amazon.com/Single-Conduc...&tag=pda0ea-20 If you're doing wiring in a car. https://www.wirebarn.com/Wire-Calculator-_ep_41.html __________________ Mods, K&N CAI ,VTC , GM Perf Axleback Exhaust, Elite Eng CC and CSS, GM Strut Tower Brace,Carbon Fiber Anvil Spoiler,ASC T5 Splitter,Gen5diy Foglight kit.

04-14-2018, 07:18 PM	#4
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	I use Knukonceptz. Their wire is thicker than most others. For instance, their 4 gauge is closer to 3 gauge which means more juice. __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: .

04-15-2018, 01:20 PM	#5
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	As long as you use OFC, you should be fine with almost any brand. __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...

04-18-2018, 10:47 AM	#7
beak81champ ILSQ Drives: '13 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Flatlands Posts: 322	If you are using for your main power, consider welding cable. Just as flexible, off, and cheaper than car audio cable. 2/0 welding wire = 1/0 car audio wire. __________________ Way too many mods to list, and just getting started...

04-18-2018, 05:25 AM	#6
Rainbow1616 Drives: 2011 Inferno Orange Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,372	I use thhn stranded electrical of the proper awg. I will never waste money on all the pointless hype of ofc or any other kind of high tech speaker wire or power wire. Many Many tests have been done. The proper gauge lamp cord is no different in listening quality than that expensive crap.