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

[jaugu...@verizon.net]

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

[Tom Biasi]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-AWG-Gauge-Solid-Hook-Up-Wire-Black-25-ft-0-0508-UL1007-300-Volts/371714808568?epid=2110456085&hash=item568beddaf8:g:GNoAAOSwZVlXtyJv:sc:USPSPriority!07850!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0

[mrob...@att.net]

jaugu...@verizon.net wrote:
> I have been looking for a source to buy 16 gauge, solid conductor
> (single conductor), NOT stranded, insulated wire.

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).

https://www.digikey.com/products/en/cables-wires/single-conductor-cables-hook-up-wire/474?k=&pkeyword=&pv77=6176&sf=0&FV=ffec9d08&quantity=&ColumnSort=0&page=1&stock=1&pageSize=25

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.

https://www.mouser.com/Alpha-Wire/Wire-Cable/Hook-up-Wire/3057-Series/_/N-5ggs?P=1yzshz6Z1z0xfpoZ1z0zo8oZ1z0juks

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

Matt Roberds

[peterw...@gmail.com]

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 3:24:11 PM UTC-4, Tom Biasi wrote:

>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-AWG-Gauge-Solid-Hook-Up-Wire-Black-25-ft-0-0508-UL1007-300-Volts/371714808568?epid=2110456085&hash=item568beddaf8:g:GNoAAOSwZVlXtyJv:sc:USPSPriority!07850!US!-1:rk:2:pf:0

I like this one (same source)!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16-AWG-Gauge-Stranded-Hook-Up-Wire-Kit-25-ft-Ea-0-0508-10-Color-UL1007-300-Volt/321806830743?hash=item4aed2e8c97:g:NVEAAOSwPcVVuPBF


Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA

[Dave Platt]

In article <9pafsdlbqm66qkj69...@4ax.com>,
KenW <ken...@invalid.net> wrote:

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

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).

[Jeff Liebermann]

On Wed, 17 Oct 2018 14:51:12 -0400, jaugu...@verizon.net wrote:

> 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!!!!!!!!

Try putting the "-" sign in front of the word "stranded" WITHOUT the
space in between. Like this: "16 awg solid -stranded wire"
<https://www.google.com/search?q=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:
<https://www.google.com/advanced_search>

Refine web searches
<https://support.google.com/websearch/answer/2466433?hl=en>

Search Operators
<http://www.googleguide.com/advanced_operators_reference.html>

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Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558

[Jeff Liebermann]

On Wed, 17 Oct 2018 17:47:29 -0700, Jeff Liebermann <je...@cruzio.com>
wrote:

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

>If you want to look at just the eBay

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"
<https://www.google.com/search?q=16+awg+solid+-stranded+wire+site:ebay.com>

It's also sometimes better to search by photos (images) instead of
words:
<https://www.google.com/search?q=16+awg+solid+-stranded+wire&tbm=isch>

[jaugu...@verizon.net]

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

[jaugu...@verizon.net]

<SNIP>

>>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).
>>
>>https://www.digikey.com/products/en/cables-wires/single-conductor-cables-hook-up-wire/474?k=&pkeyword=&pv77=6176&sf=0&FV=ffec9d08&quantity=&ColumnSort=0&page=1&stock=1&pageSize=25
>>
>>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.
>>
>>https://www.mouser.com/Alpha-Wire/Wire-Cable/Hook-up-Wire/3057-Series/_/N-5ggs?P=1yzshz6Z1z0xfpoZ1z0zo8oZ1z0juks
>>
>>I don't get money or other consideration from any companies mentioned.
>>
>>Matt Roberds
>
>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

Hi Matt,

UPDATE:

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

John

[John-Del]

Just curious: what are you using this wire for?