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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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Parallel
Parallel cord is a flat cord. (Even if it looks round in the photographs,
it is NOT ROUND.)
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 or cotton herringbone braid.
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.
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