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APPROXIMATE DIAMETERS OF ALL SUNDIAL WIRES

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DIAMETERS ARE APPROXIMATE AND VARY FROM LOT TO LOT.

If you have small tolerances, PLEASE ORDER A SAMPLE before committing to a larger order. You can order samples here: samples order page.

Please check that the diameter of each wire you order will fit in the aperture for which it is intended.

The measurements in mm are more accurate than the measurements in inches but vary from production lot to production lot. Please order a sample of the currently selling lot if your tolerances are very small.

Also, please do not choose solely based on what fits. Please make sure the gauge you choose is appropriate for the electrical draw of your device or fixture.

Please note that the parallel wire has two dimensions, height and width, since its shape is rectangular rather than round.

Twisted wire is measured at its widest point.

Gauge	Wire Style	Diameter in Inches	Diameter in mm
14-gauge	Pulley Cord	13/32"	10.13 mm
18-gauge	Pulley Cord	1/4"	7.1 mm
16-gauge	Overbraid	9/32"	7.1 mm
18-gauge	Overbraid	1/4"	6.5 mm
16-gauge	Twisted Pair	9/32"	7.2 mm
18-gauge	Twisted Pair	1/4"	6.5 mm
20-gauge	Twisted Pair	5/32"	4.2 mm
22-gauge	Twisted Pair	3/16"	4.5 mm
18-gauge	Parallel	1/4" wide x 1/8" high	6.1 mm wide x 3.5 mm high
12-gauge	Single Conductor	7/32"	5.2 mm
14-gauge	Single Conductor	3/16"	4.4 mm
18-gauge	Single Conductor	1/8"	3.6 mm

DIAMETERS OF PLUG OPENINGS

This table lists the size of the openings where the wire is inserted in the plugs we sell.

Please note the rectangular plug has a rectangular opening, hence the two dimensions. All the other plugs have round openings.

All of the button plug styles have the same diameter opening.

Plug Style	Diameter in Inches	Diameter in mm
Button	9/32"	7.5 mm
Rectangular	7/16" x 5/16"	11.2 mm x 8.4 mm
Round with Neck	13/32"	10.7 mm


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SINGLE-CONDUCTOR 14-GAUGE BLACK COTTON WIRE - by the foot

Item Number: W141CRBKXXMNF

Price: $1.00

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Approximate Diameter (+/- 2 mm): 4.4 mm, about 3/16"

Maximums: 600 Volts, 105 degrees Centigrade

UL: NOT UL-Recognized

Made in: USA

This is a single-conductor, 14-gauge wire where the conductor is covered in black cotton braid. It is a stranded tinned-copper wire.

Please be aware that with any single-conductor wire, you will need at least two lengths of wire, one for the positive and one for the negative, and a third if you need a ground wire.

Notes on the Wire

We were inspired by one of our friends at AMICA (Automated Musical Instrument Collector's Association) to produce this wire - a slightly lighter gauge than our sturdy 12 gauge Knob & Tube wire. Its stranded, tinned copper conductor offers greater flexibility and more corrosion resistance.

Usage

This wire is suitable for table-top, floor, and pendant use and suited to many applications, include wiring fans and small appliances.

You should consult a qualified electrician to ensure that the gauge of the wire you select can safely support the electrical load of your lamp or small appliance over the length of wire you are using.

SINGLE-CONDUCTOR 14-GAUGE BLACK COTTON WIRE - by the foot

Notes on the Wire

Usage

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