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WIRE GAUGE CHART

WIRE GAUGE CHART

12 VOLT SYSTEM TOTAL LENGTH OF CABLE IN CIRCUIT FROM BATTERY TO MOST DISTANT LAMP
AMPS CANDLE 2.5-FT 5-FT 10-FT 20-FT 30-FT 40-FT 50-FT 60-FT 80-FT 100-FT
(APPROX.) POWER GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE GAUGE

1.0 6 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18
1.5 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 18
2 16 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 18 16 16
3 24 20 20 20 20 20 18 18 16 16 14
4 30 20 20 20 20 18 16 16 16 14 12
5 40 20 20 20 18 18 16 14 14 12 12
6 50 20 20 20 18 16 16 14 14 12 12
7 60 20 20 20 18 16 14 14 12 12 10
8 70 20 20 20 16 16 14 12 12 10 10
10 80 20 20 18 16 14 12 12 12 10 10
11 90 20 20 18 16 14 12 12 10 10 8
12 100 20 20 18 16 14 12 12 10 10 8
15 120 20 20 18 14 12 12 10 10 8 8
18 140 20 20 16 14 12 10 10 8 8 8
20 160 20 18 16 12 12 10 10 8 8 6
22 180 20 18 16 12 10 10 8 8 8 6
24 200 20 18 16 12 10 10 8 8 6 6
36 20 16 14 10 8 8 8 6 6 4
50 18 16 12 10 8 6 6 4 4 2
100 14 12 10 6 4 4 2 2 1 0
150 14 10 8 4 2 2 1 0 00 000
200 12 8 6 4 2 1 0 00 000 0000
Note: This chart is based on a 10% maximum voltage drop. For 5% voltage drop, use double the measured wire length.
When mechanical strength is a factor, use next larger wire gauge.

Primary Wiring Amperage Guide Amperage based on typical 12 volt system.

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WIRE

PVC GENERAL PURPOSE PRIMARY WIRE SXL CROSS-LINK PRIMARY WIRE

Multi-use wire for original equipment and replacement Special purpose automotive wire for use in extreme
on automotive, truck, trailer and marine applications. temperature areas, such as engine compartments.
! Thermoplastic PVC insulation. ! Cross-linked polyethelyene insulation.
! Stranded copper conductor wire. ! Stranded copper conductor wire.
! Temperature rated from -30° to +165°F. ! Withstands temperature extremes of -50° to +350°F without melting or fusing.
! Resistant to grease, oil and acids. ! Resistant to moisture, most solvents and acids.

MEETS OR EXCEEDS:
S.A.E. Spec. J1128 PART NUMBER
Ford M1L56-A and M1L58-A 100 ft. GAUGE
Chrysler MS 3450 (Add suffix for color)

310201 18
310202 16
PART NUMBER MEETS OR EXCEEDS:
100 ft. 250 ft. 1000 ft. GAUGE S.A.E. Spec. J1128 310203 14
(Add suffix for color) (Add suffix for color) (Add suffix for color) Ford M1L 85-A 310204 12
--- 32111 --- 22 Chrysler MS-5919
Packard M-3023 310205 10
--- 32112 --- 20
32103 --- --- 18 COLORS AVAILABLE: Add suffix to part number when ordering.
All gauges except 10 ga. available in Black (use no suffix), Blue ( BL ),
32104 --- 32104M 16 Brown ( BR ), Green ( G ), Red ( R ), White ( W ),Yellow ( Y ).
32105 --- 32105M 14 10 ga. available in Black (no suffix), Red ( R ) and White ( W ) only.
32106 --- --- 12
32107 --- --- 10
SXL CROSS-LINK PRIMARY WIRE
32108 --- --- 8
STARTER ASSORTMENT
Part No. 310210
COLORS AVAILABLE: Add suffix to part number when ordering. 8 spools containing 100’ each.
All wire sizes except 22 ga., 20 ga. and 8 ga. available in Black (use no
suffix), Blue ( BL ), Brown ( BR ), Green ( G ), Gray ( GY ), Orange ( RNG ), Steel rack
Purple ( P ), Red ( R ), White ( W ), Yellow ( Y ). Part No. 12002 included.
22 ga., 20 ga. and 8 ga. available in Black, Red (R), and White (W) only.
18 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 14 GAUGE 12 GAUGE

GENERAL PURPOSE PRIMARY WIRE Black Black Black Red

STARTER ASSORTMENT Blue Blue
Part No. 32110 Red Red
8 spools containing 100’ each.
Steel rack SXL CROSS-LINK PRIMARY WIRE
Part No. 12002 included. MASTER ASSORTMENT
18 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 14 GAUGE 12 GAUGE Part No. 310200
Black Black Black Red 14 spools containing
Blue Blue 100’ each of the most
Red Red popular colors and gauges.
Steel rack
GENERAL PURPOSE PRIMARY WIRE Part No. 12057 included.
1 roll each of the following:
MASTER ASSORTMENT 18 GAUGE 16 GAUGE 14 GAUGE
Part No. 32100
Black Black Black
14 spools containing
100’ each of the most Red Red Red
popular colors and gauges. Blue Blue
Steel rack Green Green
Part No. 12057 included. Yellow Yellow
16 GAUGE 14 GAUGE White White
Black Black*
Red* Red*
Blue Blue
Green Green
Yellow Yellow
White
* Assortment contains 2 rolls
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JACKETED PLASTIC PRIMARY WIRE UL LISTED PRIMARY WIRE

Recommended for automotive, truck, and trailer applications. For use in DOT, Coast Guard and RVI electrical systems,
Sizes 12 and 10 gauge recommended for electric brake wire. and for internal wiring of appliances and electronic systems
when exposed to temperatures not exceeding 221°F.
! PVC insulated primary wires laid parallel and
covered with gray vinyl jacket. ! Underwriters Lab. listed UL1015 rated at 600 volts.
! Available in two, three and four conductor. ! Meets Department of Transportation and Coast Guard specification for
! Resistant to grease, oil, acids, and gasoline. electrical systems.
! For low voltage 12 and 24 volt systems only. ! Rated for temperatures up to 221°F (105°C) dry and 167°F wet.
! 100 ft. spools. ! 100 ft. per spool.

PART NUMBER COLORS AVAILABLE:

100 ft. GAUGE
Add suffix to part number
PART GAUGE/CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR COLORS (Add suffix for color)
when ordering
NUMBER 310325 18
310310 16/2 Black, White 310326 16 Black No suffix
310311 16/3 Black, White, Green Green (G)
310327 14 Red (R)
310313 14/2 Black, White 310328 12 White (W)
310314 14/3 Black, White, Green 310329 10
310315 NEW 14/4 Black, White, Green, Red
310316 12/2 Black, White UL LISTED MULTI-CONDUCTOR
310317 12/3 Black, White, Green MARINE CABLE
310319 10/2 Black, White
Used primarily as marine cable for boat
310320 10/3 Black, White, Green and associated equipment wiring.
! Underwriters Lab. listed BG5W2 rated at 600 volts.
BONDED PARALLEL PRIMARY WIRE !
!
Meets Coast Guard requirements for boat cable.
Rated for temperatures up to 221°F (105°C) dry and 167°F (75°C) wet.
Used extensively for RV’s, boat and utility trailers. ! Available in two or three conductor.
! White outer jacket.
! Copper stranded wire with PVC insulation. ! 100 ft. per spool.
! Clear all-weather outer coating on top of insulation.
! Available in two, three, and four conductors.
! Withstands temperatures up to 160°F.
! 100 ft. spools.
Two Conductor
PART GAUGE/CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR COLORS
Three Conductor NUMBER

Four Conductor 310343 16/3 Black, Green, White

310344 14/2 Black, White
PART GAUGE/CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR COLORS 310345 14/3 Black, Green, White
NUMBER 310346 12/2 Black, White
310216 16/2 Brown, Red* 310347 12/3 Black, Green, White
310211 16/3 Brown, Green, Yellow
310212 16/4 Brown, Green, White, Yellow SPEAKER WIRE
310215 14/2 Brown, Red* Used for general audio applications in homes,
310213 14/3 Brown, Green, Yellow offices, boats, motor homes, and cars.
310214 14/4 Brown, Green, White, Yellow ! Top grade insulated copper wire.
! Clear jacket (except 310355), coded for polarity identification.
* May be Black, Red - Depending on manufacturer. ! Available in 100 ft. spools (except 310355, 250 ft. spool).

LAMP WIRE
Used for alarms, lamps, and light duty wiring.
! Type SPT-1, 300 volt rated.
! Insulation coded for identification. PART NUMBER
! Parallel style, also called “Ripcord”. 250 ft. GAUGE/
! Available in 250 ft. spools. (Add suffix for color) CONDUCTORS

310355 22/2*
PART NUMBER COLORS AVAILABLE:
250 ft. GAUGE Add suffix to part number 310357 18/2
(Add suffix for color) when ordering 310358 16/2
310221 18/2 310359 14/2
310222 16/2 Black No suffix
Brown (Br) 310360 12/2
White (W) * Gray jacket, 250 ft. spool
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WIRE / CABLE

SERVICE CORD, 300 VOLT, TYPE SJ BATTERY CABLE

Designed for stationary, light duty service. ! Stranded copper conductor.
! UL listed (E7362), OSHA acceptable. ! Polyvinyl thermoplastic insulation.
! Black rubber jacket and rubber insulated conductors. ! Use Black for ground (-), Red for positive (+).
! Temperature rated -35°F (-37°C) to140°F (60°C). ! Outer coating resists moisture, weather, acids, and oil.
! Available in 250 ft. spool or 100 ft. cut length. ! Available in 25 ft. rolls.

PART GAUGE/CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR COLORS

Welding cable makes excellent H.D. battery cables.
NUMBER
See Section D13 Welding
310365 18/3 Black, Green, White PART NUMBER
310366 16/3 Black, Green, White BLACK RED GAUGE STRANDING OD

310367 14/3 Black, Green, White 33112 222161 6 44 x .023 .375

310368 12/3 Black, Green, White 33113 222162 4 49 x .021 .375
33105 222163 2 84 x .021 .450
SERVICE CORD, 300 VOLT, TYPE SJO 33107 222164 1 133 x .022 .500
Designed for heavy duty service, portable tools, 33114 222165 1/0 133 x .021 .530
small motor, and power extensions.
33106 222166 2/0 133 x.0 20 .590
! UL listed (E7362), OSHA acceptable. Passes MSHA flame test (P136-MSHA).
! Oil resistant black neoprene jacket, rubber insulated conductors. 33117 222167 3/0 259 x .022 .650
! Temperature rated -35°F (-37°C) to 194°F (90°C). 33118 222168 4/0 418 x .024 .740
! Available in 250 ft. spool or 100 ft. cut length.
WELD-FLEX SUPER FLEXIBLE
WELDING CABLE
PART GAUGE/CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR COLORS
THE FINEST WELDING CABLE AVAILABLE
NUMBER
Excellent for Heavy Duty Battery and Jumper Cables
310376 16/3 Black, Green, White
! Rope stranded ultra-thin No. 32 AWG annealed copper wire.
310377 14/3 Black, Green, White ! Conforms to all international specifications.
! High flexibility of conductor and jacket makes handling extremely easy.
SERVICE CORD, 600 VOLT, TYPE SO ! Double cover jacket of PVC inner core, NBR (acrylonitrile rubber) outer jacket
exceptionally tough and durable, very resistant to abrasion, oil, heat, ozone,
Designed for heavy duty service and heavy loads required and most solvents.
by industrial equipment, heavy tools, battery chargers,
portable lights and power extensions.
! UL listed (E7362), OSHA acceptable. Passes MSHA flame test (P136-MSHA).
! Temperature rated -35°F (-37°C) to 194°F (90°C).
! Resistant to oil, acid, impact, abrasion, sunlight and flame.
! Available in 250 ft. spool or 100 ft. cut length.

PART GAUGE/CONDUCTORS CONDUCTOR COLORS

NUMBER Sold by the foot.
Custom cut lengths to meet your requirements.
310385 16/3 Black, Green, White Minimum order: 10 feet
310386 14/3 Black, Green, White
310387 12/3 Black, Green, White
310388 10/3 Black, Green, White 6 4 2 1/0 2/0
Four conductor available on special order
Actual Diameter
TRAILER LIGHT CABLE PART GAUGE APPROX. # CURRENT
! All weather, heavy-duty cable for truck or trailer lighting. NUMBER OF WIRES RATING (AMPS)
! Tinned copper color-coded conductors meet ATA spec E1-1950 & most SAE 310225 6 415 124
standards.
! Heavy black vinyl insulation. 310226 4 660 162
! 100 ft. per box. 310227 2 1050 279
310228 1/0 1670 390
PART GAUGE CONDUCTORS STRANDING OD
NUMBER 310229 2/0 2107 416
32201 14 4 41 x 30 ea. .475
32202 14 6 41 x 30 ea. .605 COLOR CODE:
12 6 65 x 30 ea. .605 4 conductor, Black, White, Brown, Red
32203 6 conductor, Black, White, Brown, Red, Green, Yellow
10 1 105 x 30 ea. .605 7 conductor, 10 ga. White; 12 ga., Black, Brown, Red, Green, Yellow, Blue

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