12 best gauge wires

Product description

Copper Clad Aluminum (CCA) wires do not follow the American Wire Gauge standard (AWG).

AWG is developed for electrical resistance classification of Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) wires. High current application specifying AWG standard assumes the wire is OFC.

Same conductor area CCA has higher resistance than OFC making AWG classification invalid. CCA wires are developed for low current applications (e. g. signal processing). As a rule of thumb, reduce CCA gauge size by 2 to achieve similar electrical resistance as OFC wires.

For selection of OFC wires using AWG standards, visit www.amazon.com/GSPOWER

• 12 Gauge stranded Copper Coated Aluminum CCA Red/Black bonded Zip Wire that pulls apart easily
• Automotive Grade "GPT" PVC insulation. Oil & gas resistant. Temperature Range: -40 deg F to +176 deg F
• Comes conveniently in a spool roll. Perfect for Radio, Stereo, Home Theater, Robotics, R/C
• NOTE: This is NOT oxygen free copper (ofc) wire and is not based on AWG (American Wire Gauge)
• For selection of OFC wires, visit WWW.AMAZON.COM/GSPOWER

User questions & answers

Question:	is this semi-rigid like stranded THHN? or is it that super flexible stuff
Answer:	I don't know if they'll work for a Yukon. I bought them for my kids 2015 Chevrolet Suburban and they worked great!
Question:	Recommend for led bar for 380w with a 20 fuse? Just need to extend the positive
Answer:	These work perfectly in my 2015 GMC Yukon.
Question:	Can you use this for a Cigarette lighter
Answer:	Make sure your vehicle has Bluetooth. They connect to it
Question:	Is this 50 feet of black and 50 of red? Or is it 100 feet of both
Answer:	I’m not sure on that but they work for my 2015 Yukon. If they look like the ones in your suburban now, I’d say yes.

Product description

Specifications

Conductor AWG: 22

Conductor Material: Tinned Copper

Conductor Construction: Solid 1×0.65±0.008mm²

Insulation: PVC(Polyvinylchloride)

Over Dia.: 1.55±0.1mm

Temperature Rating: -40 degrees C to 80 degrees C.

Rated Voltage: 300V

FLAME TEST: VW-1

Packaging: 6 different colored 30 Feet spools

• TUOFENG Solid Single Core Wire 1007 22 AWG Hook-Up Wire: Solid tinned copper conductor with a PVC sheath.
• Good abrasion resistance and resistance to substances such as oil,solvents and chemicals: PVC Insulation that can withstand heats of up to 80 degrees C.
• Easy handling,stripping,and termination: Low-fray design.
• Insulation: PVC .010".Voltage Rating: 300 Volts,Flame retardant: VW-1.
• 6 different colored 30 Feet / 9 M spools :Red, black, green, yellow, blue, white,tinned copper wire

User questions & answers

Question:	Can these be used to solder together led light strips for under kitchen cabinets
Answer:	I don't know of a video. Sorry.
Question:	Will this wire work for repairing internal appliance wiring
Answer:	You'll need to take the old ones off and you should see a little screw. Loosen that so you have some room to tuck the edges inside. They're a snug fit which is what you want.
Question:	Will this work as speaker wire
Answer:	yes it will. Not sure I'd recommend, remote was perfect. I rec'd 1 set of headphones that didn't work (they buzzed), rec'd additional set of headphones & the cushions fell off. The price is worth a try though even if you only get a remote out of it.
Question:	Why are some reviews talking about wire? Is this for heat shrink tubing or wire? Or has amazon got their reviews all messed up again
Answer:	If you bought the correct headphones for your year and make of vehicle, they should work when turned on.

Product description

Biubee 2 pcs Stainless Steel Wire Metal Sheet Thickness Gauge Welding Gauge Wire Thickness Gauge & Round Dual Sided Metal Sheet Guage



Specification:

Material: stainless steel, rust proof, anti-corrosion

Measuring range:

Dual-sided round wire gauge: 0-36 American standard

Metal sheet thickness gauge:

24GA (.0239)

22GA (.0299)

20GA (.0359)

18GA (.0478)

16GA (.0598)

14GA (.0747)

1/8" (.0125)

10GA(.1345)

3/16" (.1875)

1/4" (.250)

5/16" (.3125)

(.024")

(.030")

(.035")

• Package included: 1 piece of round dual sided wire gage + 1 piece of metal sheet thickness gauge.
• Material: Made of high quality stainless steel, rust proof, anti-corrosion and long term to use.
• Useful handy tool: Using these gauges to determine the thickness of material before working in order to save time and material. Really useful handy tools.
• Clearly marked: The numbers are etched into the surface that is easier to read.
• Warm Tips:please check our product size carefully and read the product size descriptions before purchasing to avoid possible unpleasant shopping experience.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this just awg or can it read metric as well
Answer:	These headphones are adopting IR tech, only work with devices that built-in IR transmitter.

• 【CONVENIENT SPOOL PACKAGE】Anezus jewelry wire is packaged with a sturdy spool which is convenient to take the metal craft wire out and keep them organized without messy
• 【HIGH QUALITY COPPER WIRE】 This craft wire is made of silver-plated copper with tarnish resistant coating. High quality and beautiful with a shiny sheen, perfect for beading, necklace, bracelet, earring, and jewelry craft projects
• 【EASY TO USE】 The jewelry wire is bendable and flexible, easy to use and work with different types of beads, necklace, bracelet, and other Jewelry DIY projects
• 【FIT SIZE】 The artistic wire is approx. 0.8mm in diameter (20 Gauge) and 82 feet in length (25m)
• 【VERSATILE METAL WIRE】The craft wire set can be used for a variety of art and craft projects like anklets, bracelets, necklaces, wire wrapped pendants, beaded chains, jump rings, ear wires, etc. They are also suitable for floral arranging, framing and hair crafts

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this nickel free
Answer:	100 feet of both.
Question:	can this be put in the oven with clay on it
Answer:	not sure
Question:	Is it half hard wire
Answer:	Please contact our support team to get the replacement covers.
Question:	how many yards is the wire
Answer:	These IR headphones are compatible with all DVD players that built-in universal IR transmitter (universal IR frequencies: A channel: L/2.3MHz, R/ 2.8MHz; B channel:L/3.2MHz, R/3.8MHz). Before purchasing, we suggest you to refer to Panasonic rear system on the specs of IR frequencies.

Product description

An Amazon Brand

• Connects audio speakers to your A/V receiver or amplifier
• The plastic jacket around the speaker wire helps deliver high-quality undistorted signals to and from all of your audio equipment
• One side of the wire is marked with a white line, making it quick and easy to distinguish the polarity for a proper audio system set up
• Comes wrapped around a hard plastic spool, making dispensing convenient and easy
• Product Dimensions: 100 Feet x 16-gauge

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it 100% copper or is it copper coated aluminium (CCA
Answer:	There IS a difference between CCA and OFC in terms of speaker wire. If you are running high wattage over a long (>50ft) run length, the cheaper grade CCA will likely become hotter and not handle it well. This 16ga wire should have the same sonic clarity as a smaller 18ga pure copper wire. You get what you pay for.
Question:	Any updates on CL2 or CL3 rated? There is no straight forward answer on it yet
Answer:	There is NO fire risk when using this wire for low voltage applications i.e., speaker connections. Most jurisdictions don't care about CL2/CL3 unless you are running 110VAC. This is speaker wire. Don't sweat it!
Question:	what is the difference in watts when it comes to speakers wires
Answer:	The answers here are variably correct and incorrect!! The resistance of the speakers (ohms) needs to match the impedance the amplifier circuit is rated to handle. Too small a wire (length is a variable) will induce a resistance that the amplifier will face, like a speaker, and this will alter the "balance" of the intended match!!!! Pushing speakers rated at 500 watts under a constant load of 250 watts will induce heat "resistance" if the line between the amp and the speaker is very small and sound quality will be compromised!!!! Up to 100 feet of lead at a constant load of 500 watts would ideally be handled using 10 gauge copper, braided wire facing from 4 ohms to 16 ohms. Bottom line: Discriminating "audiophiles" popularly tout the use of 12 gauge braided lead for almost all in-home installations ... this allows for component upgrades in the future! As said here, 16 gauge braided lead, in most installations, will produce results that are completely acceptable in matching power and impedance and results!!!
Question:	Is it oxygen-free copper (OFC) wire
Answer:	No need for OFC; The high-end speaker wire industry markets oxygen-free copper as having enhanced conductivity or other electrical properties that are supposedly advantageous to audio signal transmission. However, conductivity specifications for common C11000 Electrolytic-Tough-Pitch (ETP) and higher-cost C10200 Oxygen-Free (OF) coppers are identical. Much more expensive C10100, a highly refined copper with silver impurities removed and oxygen reduced to 0.0005%, has only a one percent higher conductivity—insignificant in audio applications. OFC is nevertheless sold for both audio and video signals in audio playback systems and home cinema.

Product features

16 Gauge Speaker Wire

This 16 gauge speaker wire with spool from Amazon Basics lets you easily connect your speakers to amplifiers or receivers.

Marked Polarity

One side of the wire is marked with a white line, making it quick and easy to distinguish the polarity and get your audio system set up properly.

Easy to Use

The Amazon Basics speaker wire comes wrapped around a hard plastic spool that makes dispensing convenient and easy.

No Distortion

The plastic jacket around the speaker wire helps to deliver high-quality undistorted signals to and from all of your audio equipment.

Product description

OOK Galvanized Solid Wire is great for multifunctional purposes. Use in DIY projects anywhere in the workhouse, garden, or farm. Use for bailing, tying or fencing. Designed to be malleable this wire is easy to use. Available in several sizes, choose the one that best suits your needs.

• Use in DIY projects or anywhere in the workhouse, garden, or farm
• Robust design ensures a strong hold
• Wire tip: a thinner wire means the gauge will increase in size
• 16-gauge wire in a 200 foot long roll
• Holds up to 55lbs

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this work to hang photos in mats on, using stainless clips
Answer:	Go back and look at the Amazon page for this, It has multiple options to choose from. From 18 to 30 gauge wire, and 2 different heat shrinks 2:1 and 3:1. So depending on what you wan, you have 8 choices. Click on 2:1 heat shrink and that is what you are buying. I agree, when I read a review I want it for a specific product, Not several different products. But this Amazon page lets you choose which item you want to buy and then the reviews are all thrown into the same pot.
Question:	What size crimping sleeve for this 16guage wire
Answer:	The cablesw flexibility is in between the two types you had in your question. It is flexible, but I would not call it "super flexible".
Question:	is this soft like craft wire or stiff like paper clips
Answer:	Should be fine. However if you run it for an extended time periods I would braid two pieces together you know double it
Question:	How strong is it? What is it's rated working load? 50lb? 200lbs
Answer:	No. Its not a UL cord. This is strictly audio speaker wire between the receiver to the speaker terminals. Its not made for anything else. ☑

• 100 feet (30.5m)
• True Spec Stranded Wire
• Rugged Red/Black PVC Jacket
• Two Color Jacket for Easy Polarity Identification
• Copper Clad Aluminum Conductor (CCA)

User questions & answers

Question:	Does anyone know the specific mm diameter of the wire? i am hoping to sleeve them and would love to know before i order
Answer:	4mm each color; therefore 8mm side-by-side
Question:	what is the maximum wattage it can handle
Answer:	I have 900 watts running through it, and no problems yet.
Question:	Can this wires be cut
Answer:	Yes, you can cut it easily to make your connections. I have used many types of wire and I like how easy this wire is so easy to cut and trim as well as it lays flat and does not curl up. I have in the past straightened wire to make it lay flat, it can be a difficult job, but this was very wast to work with. Good luck on your project
Question:	Can I use these wires to hook up my kicker 500watt amp and my single 10inch kicker 600watts subwoofer
Answer:	NO. You can't use any wires to hook up a stereo that will vibrate my house when you are two blocks away. But if you insist on doing it, use 22Ga wire.

Product features

100ft of 14 Gauge Speaker Wire

• 100 feet (30.5m)
• True Spec Stranded Wire
• Rugged Red/Black PVC Jacket
• Two Color Jacket for Easy Polarity Identification
• Copper Clad Aluminum Conductor (CCA)
• Compact Spool for Easy Storage

Perfect for Car Audio Systems

• Rugged PVC Jacket Makes it Easy to Route through Car Panels
• Easily Installs into Most Crimp Terminals
• Jacket Strips Easily for a Quick Install

Great for Home Theater Systems

• Low Memory Jacket Makes it Easy to Route Close to Wall Moldings
• Easily Installs into Most Banana Plugs
• Jacket Strips Easily for a Quick Install

• 100-FEET (30.5m) [FROSTED BLUE/BLACK 14 GAUGE SPEAKER WIRE ] - The lower the gauge number, the thicker the wire. Thicker wire presents less resistance to current flow.
• COPPER CLAD ALUMINUM (CCA) - CCA wiring provides a good conductor for transmitting audio. This is the most economical option when choosing speaker wire.
• RUGGED PVC JACKET - Allows free, wide and seamless adjustment of the required physical properties of this wire such as flexibility, elasticity, and impact resistance.
• EASY POLARITY IDENTIFICATION - This two color jacket allows for easy polarity identification. Making a polarity mistake could be damaging to your audio equipment.
• SOFT TOUCH JACKET - The jacket on our cable is designed with the installer in mind. The flexibility of this jacket allows for easy routing and has a low memory.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can this wire be used for in ceiling speakers
Answer:	it is regular speaker wire. i installed in wall speaker with it, which is similar. You will need to check with your local building codes on the installation. some places require all wiring to be stapled if it will impede with your travel in the attic. if you overhang some of them, you will not need to staple.
Question:	Can it handel 1000watt surround sound system
Answer:	I have it connected to a new Sony Home Theater 750 Watt System and I love the sound. My best guess is yes.
Question:	Is this thin enough to run through a drop ceiling to not effect the tiles? Want to use to run rear surround speakers
Answer:	Not exactly sure what you mean by "through a drop ceiling to not effect the tiles". If you mean without having to cut a notch in the tile, or tile framework, for the wire to run thorough--maybe. The wire dimensions are roughly 1/8" (3.175mm) by 1/4" (6.35mm), so it depends on the amount of play you have between your tiles and their framework, or the frame work and your wall depending on how you intend to route the wires. Good luck! BTW: It is more flexible than a 100% copper wire of equal gage.
Question:	Is this wire good for outdoor speakers
Answer:	Seems to me the jacket is sufficient enough to protect the wire outdoors, but you'd certainly have to take extra measures to protect the connections.

Product features

100ft of 14 Gauge Speaker Wire

• 100 feet (30.5m)
• True Spec Stranded Wire
• Rugged Blue/Black Frosted PVC Jacket
• Two Color Jacket for Easy Polarity Identification
• Copper Clad Aluminum Conductor (CCA)
• Compact Spool for Easy Storage

Perfect for Car Audio Systems

• Rugged PVC Jacket Makes it Easy to Route through Car Panels
• Easily Installs into Most Crimp Terminals
• Jacket Strips Easily for a Quick Install

Great for Home Theater Systems

• Low Memory Jacket Makes it Easy to Route Close to Wall Moldings
• Easily Installs into Most Banana Plugs
• Jacket Strips Easily for a Quick Install

• 6 Colors of Solid Core Wire 22 AWG - Perfect for prototyping circuits and ideal as breadboard hookup wires. Due to its solid core, the wires are easier to insert into the breadboard holes and plated through the holes of printed circuit boards.
• Made of Tinned Copper - The benefits of having tinned copper wire include protection against corrosion, ease of soldering, and providing the same conductivity as bare copper.
• Uniformly Coated with PVC - The uniform insulation makes the wire easy to strip and cut. The PVC insulation provides high flexibility, resistance to acids, oils, alkalies, moisture, and fungus, and offers good abrasion resistance.
• Bonus Items and Convenient Dispensing Box - The kit includes a heat shrink tube kit, a mini wire stripper tool, and colored cable ties, which may be used for other everyday projects. The wires are in a durable color-coded dispensing box that keeps the spools organized, easily dispensed, and tangle-free.
• Satisfaction Guarantee - This hook up wire assortment kit is backed by the manufacturer with a 30-day money-back guarantee and lifetime customer support for customer’s satisfaction.

User questions & answers

Question:	can this be used to replace cracked wires in electric toy trains
Answer:	This is B &S guage. (Brown and Sharp) it is marked with decimal and guage equivalents. If you need metric sizes you can use a conversion table.
Question:	can these wires be used on a sprinkler system from the contol to the sprinkler head
Answer:	While this wire will technically ‘work’, there are better products that I have used that are better suited for this purpose. Stranded wire is all I use for my strip lights. It is more flexible and easy to work with. This wire is also available in stranded and will work just fine. If you want something that would be better, RGBZONE has ribbon cable that makes it SO much easier, and it looks more professional. I’m not sure how many wires you need, but the product in the link below comes in 3 or 4-wire strips. They also have several other products that might be handy for your installation (right angle connectors etc). I don’t work for or receive any benefit by recommending this vendor, I’ve just had great experience with them and their products are of good quality. RGBZONE 10M 22AWG 3pin Extension Cable Line Wire for WS2812B WS2811 Dream color LED Strip Lights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y4716V7/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_tai_xrCnEb3RWVXHC
Question:	How do I contact plusivo customer support
Answer:	Yes but the wires as a group need to be coved. What you normal looking for is a 120v 15 amp wire for internal wiring. So if the wire is inside tha appliance you should be ok.
Question:	Is there lead in the tin used
Answer:	In a nutshell, no. This is single conductor wire. I suppose you could make a parallel run, using 2 wires, but it would be simpler to simply buy "speaker wire" in the first place.

Product features

Hook-Up Wire Kit

Solid Core Hook-up Wires are perfect for wiring circuits on a breadboard or protoboard, where movement is minimal. Solid core wires are easier to push into a breadboard and plated through holes of a printed circuit board.

Kit Includes:

Uniformly Coated with PVC

The uniform insulation makes the wire easy to strip and cut. The PVC insulation provides high flexibility, resistance to acids, oils, alkalies, moisture, and fungus, and offers good abrasion resistance.

Comes with Bonus Items

The kit includes a set of heat shrink tubes, a mini wire stripper tool, and colored wire ties, which may be used for other everyday projects.

With a Durable Dispenser Box

The wires are in a durable color-coded dispensing box that keeps the spools organized, easily dispensed, and tangle-free.

• ❤MALLEABLE / FLEXIBLE / PLIABLE COPPER WIRE- Soft temper wire is shapeable, Easy to bend or or be cut with pliers, but not easily broken at all
• ❤MEASUREMENT: Thickness 28 Guage (0.3mm,0.012inch); Length 100m (about 328-Feet/109-Yard)
• ❤VERSATILE- Great for making jewelry components such as chain maille, beaded chain, jump rings, earwires, and wire wrapped pendants or any craft project
• ❤PERMANENTLY COLORED- Color: Silver; Tarnish resistant coating, Permanently enamel colored, sturdy and durable
• ❤Notice: Packaging upgrade, but new and old packaging are currently shipped randomly

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it nice and shiny or kind of dull because I hate that
Answer:	I am sorry but I do not know if nickel is within this wire. But I can tell you that it is a very shiny and bright silver. It is easily manipulated and looks beautiful in my sea glass decorated starfish. It is very fine. The description says it is tarnish resistant and copper based. You may be able to google Anezus to ask directly to the manufacturer. Good luck!!
Question:	Can someone tell me how to get started using this wire (1st timer)....do I need pliers to pull it out
Answer:	I do not think so..it is going to melt, unless that is the purpose of it. otherwise i would never do it. i use it for different purposes.
Question:	How strong is the 26 gauge? How much weight will one strand hold
Answer:	It is half hard.
Question:	Will it turn your skin green
Answer:	About 25

Product features

Multi-Colors and Sizes for Various Needs!

Color Ref:

• Silver, Gold, Copper
• Antique Bronze, Gunmetal
• Red, Blue, Pink, Green, etc

Size Ref:

• 18 Guage, 20 Gauge, 22 Gauge, 24 Gauge, 26 Gauge
• 28 Gauge, 30 Gauge, 32 Gauge, 34 Gauge

Roller Design for Easy Use

Shinny and Long Lasting

Flexible but Durable

• Soft bare 99.9% OFC stranded Copper Red/Black bonded Zip Wire that pulls apart easily
• True 10 Gauge wire (2 conductors, 109 Strands per conductor. 0.25 mm diameter per strand)
• Automotive Grade "GPT" PVC insulation. Oil & gas resistant. Temperature Range: -40 deg F to +176 deg F
• Perfect for Radio, Home Theatre, Automotive, Stereo, Robotics and R/C applications
• 30/109 Stranding and specially designed thin insulation for Ultra Flexibility

User questions & answers

Question:	What are the overall dimensions (width x height)? i plan to put 3 of cables in a split wire loom tubing wire conduit, need to know the tube size
Answer:	I think that's possible. I actually used left over wire to build a clothes line with wooden clips
Question:	Is this 50 feet of red and 50 feet of black wire and not 25 feet of both
Answer:	14 to 16
Question:	What is your experience regarding if this is ofc or not? does it oxidize
Answer:	stiff...like heavy - duty paper clips
Question:	Is this aluminium copper clad wire or solid copper
Answer:	200lbs. Strong stuff. Thanks!!!

• 【Soft & Flexible】: Solid aluminum, Rusting & tarnish free, can be used for a long time; Great for craft projects and jewelry making
• 【Shiny Vibrant Color】: Color: Silver, durable & long-lasting; Colors may vary a little because of different dye lots or due to monitor resolution
• 【Size Reference】: Wire Size - 18 Gauge (1mm) in thickness, 492 Feet (150m) in length; It's placed in a customized box with logo, can better protect the jewelry wire
• 【Wide Usage】: Great for sculpturing, wire weaving, decorating, halloween chrismas crafting, beading, jewelry making, florist arranging, gardening, or wrapping
• 【Versatile Color & Size】: BENECREAT High Quality Aluminum Wire, 11 Shiny Vibrant Color and 5 Different Size, Good Choice for Jewelry Making

User questions & answers

Question:	Looking for hot pink or fuchsia 17 or 18 gauge wire for making artificial bonsai trees
Answer:	YES Fred S.
Question:	will this allow a decent electrical current through it
Answer:	If this wire is running from the inside of the house to the outside head, I would not use this wire at all. This wire is mainly for hobby use. I would recommend a THWN wire which is weather rated or a PVC coated wire like MTW wire. However I would look up what wire is used for such a system to ensure proper operation
Question:	What would be the best gauge foe ornament hanger hooks
Answer:	Go to one of their products and you should be able to click the name and get options or use amazon chat
Question:	Can I use it for shaping above medical masks and if so can it be washed and dried
Answer:	I dont see that listed in the specs, good question. I hope the company answers here.

Product features

Multi-color and Size for your Choice

Thickness Reference:

• 9 Gauge; 10 Gauge; 12 Gauge; 15 Gauge; 17 Gauge; 18 Gauge; 20 Gauge

Color Reference:

• Silver; Copper; Light Gold; Gold; Blue; DeepSkyBlue; Green; Purple; Red; (10)Brown; (11)Red