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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.
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Gauge
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Wire Style
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Diameter
in Inches
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Diameter
in mm
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14-gauge
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Pulley Cord
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13/32"
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10.13 mm
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18-gauge
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Pulley Cord
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1/4"
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7.1 mm
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16-gauge
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Overbraid
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9/32"
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7.1 mm
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18-gauge
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Overbraid
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1/4"
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6.5 mm
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16-gauge
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Twisted Pair
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9/32"
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7.2 mm
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18-gauge
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Twisted Pair
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1/4"
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6.5 mm
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20-gauge
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Twisted Pair
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5/32"
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4.2 mm
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22-gauge
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Twisted Pair
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3/16"
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4.5 mm
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18-gauge
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Parallel
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1/4" wide x 1/8" high
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6.1 mm wide x 3.5 mm high
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12-gauge
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Single Conductor
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7/32"
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5.2 mm
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14-gauge
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Single Conductor
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3/16"
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4.4 mm
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18-gauge
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Single Conductor
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1/8"
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3.6 mm
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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.
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Plug Style
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Diameter
in Inches
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Diameter
in mm
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Button
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9/32"
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7.5 mm
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Rectangular
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7/16" x 5/16"
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11.2 mm x 8.4 mm
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Round with Neck
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13/32"
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10.7 mm
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SINGLE-CONDUCTOR 14-GAUGE BLACK COTTON WIRE - 100-foot spool
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Item Number: W141CRBKXXMNS
In stock
Approximate Diameter (+/- 2 mm): 4.4 mm, about 3/16" Maximums: 600 Volts, 105 degrees Centigrade UL: NOT UL-Recognized Made in: USA
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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.
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