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

[N1KHB at aol.com]

I like the wire sold by marine supply stores. If you live near any coastal  
or large lake areas, these stores will be all over the place. West Marine 
is one  of the large chains that we have here in Conn. for example, though 
there are  plenty of independents too. They have several gauges on reels that 
is sold by  the foot. Very nice supple wire that has an exterior jacket 
surrounding red and  black inner conductors with nice fine stranding that you 
want for flexibility to  survive vibration as well as tight turns. I would 
presume that it is also rated  for engine compartment temperatures. It's easy 
to work with too. You'll likely  need to provide your own moisture resistance 
with most any wire. Not cheap, but  you usually don't use very long lengths.
   I would advise installing a dummy wire to help plan routing.  Do all of 
the turns, and go through all of the same entrances. Take this wire  out and 
measure it. Maybe add a couple of feet for insurance, change in plans,  
etc. It's way too easy to underestimate the wire length and you'll cry if you  
come up short and need to splice in some extra to make up the difference.
 
Joe N1KHB
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In a message dated 6/8/2009 5:52:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
doc at kd4e.com writes:

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?

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