[Mobile-Portable] Best #10 Wire for Mobile Apps?

[kd4e]

Found it on Amazon.com

$29. for 25' of Ancor tinned #10 with excellent insulation spec.


> I went to the West Marine site and #6 seems to be the smallest
> gauge and that is almost $4.00/ft  (25' for $92.99).
> 
> Were I to be out at sea nd dependent on my wire I would
> find that a reasonable investment but it is both too heavy
> and too costly for my application.
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion!
> 
>  > D C *Mac* Macdonald wrote:
>> Ancor wire products are made for marine usage.
>>
>> As such, the individual strands are tinned to
>>
>> reduce migration of corrosion back up under
>>
>> the insulation.  Some of their wire products are
>>
>> VERY flexible, having been constructed with the
>>
>> individual strands of considerably smaller gauge
>>
>> than is "normal" for the size of the cable.
>>
>> It can be found at marine supply houses.  The
>>
>> most widely spread marine supply is West Marine.
>>
>> They have INLAND stores as well as those near
>>
>> salt water.
>>
>> I highly recommend Ancor for mobile installations.
>> 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
>> Oklahoma City, OK
>>
>>  
>>> It is said that all wire is *not* the same.
>>>
>>> Flexibility, resistance to moisture ingress, resistance
>>> to chemical and scuffing damage, etc. are important
>>> variables.
>>>
>>> Can the gathered wisdom on these two lists suggest
>>> the best source of #10 wire for mobile apps, please?
>>>
>>> -- 
>>>
>>> Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
> 

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