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DIAMETERS OF ALL SUNDIAL WIRES
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.
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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5/16"
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8.7 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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1/4"
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6.8 mm
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18-gauge
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Overbraid
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7/32"
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6.1 mm
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16-gauge
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Twisted Pair
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1/4"
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6.9 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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1/8"
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3.7 mm
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18-gauge
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Parallel
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7/32" wide x 3/16" high
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5.7 mm wide x 4.8 mm high
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12-gauge
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Single Conductor
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3/16"
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4.9 mm
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14-gauge
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Single Conductor
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5/32"
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4.1 mm
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18-gauge
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Single Conductor
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1/8"
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3.3 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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2-CONDUCTOR 18-GAUGE BLACK RAYON PARALLEL CORD - 250-foot spool
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Item Number: W182RFBKXXMNS
In stock
Diameter: Wide Side: 5.7 mm, about 7/32"; Narrow Side: 4.8 mm, about 3/16" Maximums: 300 Volts, 60 degrees Centigrade UL: NOT UL-Recognized Made in: USA
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This is an
18-gauge cord in the parallel cord style where the
conductors
are covered in black rayon braid.
Please note: Parallel cord is a flat cord. If you would like a round cord, please see our pulley cord
or our overbraid cord.
Notes on the Cord
Sundial Wire's parallel cord is constructed from SPT-1 cord, which is two wires,
side-by-side, bonded together by the PVC insulation to create
one cord. This insulated cord is covered in rayon herringbone braid.
Usage
This wire is suitable for table-top or floor lighting and small appliances.
While parallel cord can be used for pendant lighting, the aesthetic effect of this wire when used for pendant lighting is not pleasing to most
people.
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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