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16 AWG Gauge Primary Wire Car/Boat Marine Grade Tinned Copper Made in the USA

16 AWG Gauge Primary Wire Car/Boat Marine Grade Tinned Copper Made in the USA

$ 3.15

Availability: 14658 in stock
  • Condition: New
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • MPN: BC16
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: MARINE MASTER
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Application: Marine

    Description

    This marine grade, tinned copper primary wire, meets and exceeds the most stringent marine specification - UL Standard 1426 BC-5W2 (105°C Dry 75°C Wet). Our wire is constructed from finely stranded, Type 3 tin plated copper and is covered with a flexible and durable PVC insulation. You'll be pleased with it's ease of installation, clean stripping, and superior performance making this marine grade tinned primary wire your first choice for the demanding environments associated with marine installations. Great for boat, rv, automotive and other miscellaneous wire runs require a fine stranded flexible copper wire.
    Color may vary by dye lot.
    PACKAGING:
    12ft, 25ft and 50ft lengths are coils while 100ft comes on spools
    SPECIFICATIONS AND RATINGS:
    The amperage for your installation is governed by where you install the wire but here are the ratings for under 50V as specified by the ABYC for wiring(which also matches the NEC recommended ratings for single conductors in free air at 600V or less with 105C jacket and 30C ambient air temperature)
    Size AWG                                 Continous AMP Rating                                          Wire Size Including Insulation
    Outside of Engine Space        Inside of Engine Space           Nominal Outside Diameter of Wire (Inches)
    16 AWG                     25 Amps                                       21 Amps                                        .123 inch
    14 AWG                     35 Amps                                       30 Amps                                        .138 inch
    12 AWG                     45 Amps                                       38 Amps                                        .156 inch
    10 AWG                     60 Amps                                       51 Amps                                        .180 inch
    FEATURES:
    • Finely stranded tinned copper conductor (Type III)
    • Color coded PVC insulation (See chart for specifics per gauge)
    • Temperature Range: -20°C to 105°C
    • Voltage Rating: 600V
    • Resistant To: Acid, Alkalis, Abrasion, Flame, Gasoline, Oil, Ozone, Moisture, Fungus
    • Applications: Internal wiring of electrical equipment.
    Internal wiring of panels and meters
    Point to point wiring
    COMPLIANCES:
    UL Standard 1426 (BC-5W2)
    ABYC: E-8.14, E-9.14
    Coast Guard: 33 CFR part 183
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