galacticroot
join:2004-05-17
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| DC power cable I'm trying to find a place to buy maybe 20-50ft of 10awg two conductor (red/black ideally) cable for DC power connection. I thought it would be easy to get, but I haven't been able to find any.
I've been able to find speaker cable that would work, but is expensive since it is for audio.
Does anyone know where a good place to buy this would be? I can't find it at the usual places like Jameco, Digikey, etc... I doubt the local rat shack has it. I don't want a large spool either. Something that costs under $50.
For heavier connections, welding cable is readily available and the wires can be separate, but the availability of two conductor cable between 2-4 and 16AWG seems very limited. | |
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williamray507
No More Mr Nice Guy
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join:2001-10-04
Kernersville, NC
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| Re: DC power cable Here is a place that has it MCM Electronics
»www.mcminone.com/product.asp?cat···4%2D1935
I might have some in my car, im at work right now but when I go out to smoke ill look. If it is 10awg ill let ya know.
William Ray
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cosmicvoid
Infinity Or Bust
join:2001-01-02
Kingston, WA
1 edit | Last time I was at Home Depot, buying a box of romex (14-2 w/gnd), I saw they also had 10-2 wire, I don't remember if it was with or w/o ground. That would work for DC. But that was probably solid; you didn't specify solid or stranded. | |
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galacticroot
join:2004-05-17
clubs: | Thanks! The cable at the link is exactly what I was looking for!
As for the HD wire, I'm looking for stranded since it would be moved around a bit. | |
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ArthurS
Watch Those Blinking Lights
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join:2000-10-28
Hamilton, ON
| Go to a local electrical wholesaler (the type electrical contractors typically go to) and ask for the appropriately sized SJ or SJO cable (stranded twisted pair, in a black rubber/pvc jacket). They'll sell it in whatever quantity you need. Be prepared for sticker shock, the price of copper has increased! | |
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SmokChsr
Who let the magic smoke out?
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join:2006-03-17
Saint Augustine, FL
| This is most likely late,but at Home depot if you look around the corner from the main electrical towards the Marine electrical you'll most likely find what you're looking for.
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 | galacticroot
join:2004-05-17
clubs: | Re: DC power cable That's a great idea. Not too late. There's also a boating store nearby which might have appropriate cable.
I'll probably order from the store that was linked to, though. | |
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