Our UL listed marine battery cable and primary wiring is made of type III rope stranded tinned copper and is insulated with a pliable yet durable, specially formulated compound. This cable is FLEXIBLE and it maintains key physical and electrical resistance properties while providing sure power delivery and unparalleled quality. The electro plated tinned copper resists corrosion, extending the life of your cables and connected equipment. This cable is MADE IN THE USA!!!
Approximate Outside Diameters of Insulated UL1426 Marine Single Conductor Wires:
16 AWG 1/8 inch
14 AWG 9/64 inch
12 AWG 5/32 inch
10 AWG 7/32 inch
8 AWG 5/16 inch
6 AWG 11/32 inch
4 AWG 13/32 inch
2 AWG 15/32 inch
1 AWG 17/32 inch
1/0 AWG 9/16 inch
2/0 AWG 5/8 inch
3/0 AWG 11/16 inch
4/0 AWG 13/16 inch
FEATURES:
• Finely stranded tinned copper conductor (Type III)
• Full AWG Size (American Wire Gauge)
• 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: Connecting battery or generator to switch, starter or ground Windlass, Inverter or any high amperage equipment
COMPLIANCES:
UL Standard 1426 (BC-5W2)
AWM 1232/1283 (6-2 AWG)
AWM 1232/1284 (1 AWG - 4/0)
CSA: TEW
ABYC: E-8.14, E-9.14
Coast Guard: 33 CFR part 183 Subpart I
NMMA
Allowable Amperage of Current Carrying Conductors | |||||
Size | Sq | AWG | SAE | Ampacity Outside / Inside of Engine Space | |
AWG | mm | CM area | CM area | Outside | Inside |
18 | 0.8 | 1,600 | 1,537 | 20 | 17 |
16 | 1 | 2,600 | 2,336 | 25 | 21 |
14 | 2 | 4,100 | 3,702 | 35 | 30 |
12 | 3 | 6,500 | 5,833 | 45 | 38 |
10 | 5 | 10,500 | 9,343 | 60 | 51 |
8 | 8 | 16,800 | 14,810 | 80 | 68 |
6 | 13 | 26,600 | 24,538 | 120 | 102 |
4 | 21 | 42,000 | 37,360 | 160 | 136 |
2 | 34 | 66,500 | 62,450 | 210 | 178 |
1 | 42 | 83,690 | 77,790 | 245 | 208 |
1/0 | 53 | 105,600 | 98,980 | 285 | 242 |
2/0 | 68 | 133,100 | 125,100 | 330 | 280 |
4/0 | 107 | 211,600 | 205,500 | 445 | 378 |
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