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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: 2savage4you on July 24, 2008, 06:06:10 PM

Title: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: 2savage4you on July 24, 2008, 06:06:10 PM: I thought i bought everything i needed to rewire the boat , but did not pay attention to the white wire(ignition) i need white 10 guage wire and i bought 16 awg :banghead: I looked at jegs and summit but cant find any in white...........

Whats the secret, who's got it ???

thanks......
2sav
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: Ralph Brunt on July 24, 2008, 06:10:15 PM: spray paint :D
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: 2savage4you on July 24, 2008, 06:13:31 PM: Quote from: Ralph Brunt on July 24, 2008, 06:10:15 PM
spray paint :D

Yeah, my wifes uncle say's just put a white piece of tape on the end..... :screwy:
I got the last of what i thought i needed to finish it up but....... I guess it really dont have to be white.
but i dont want it red either.
aint it purdy ;D
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2sav
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: Oldsquirt on July 24, 2008, 06:42:42 PM: West Marine carries 10 gauge in white, although I'm guessing you probably don't want to buy marine tinned wire at $1.45 a foot.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: TJS Nordic on July 24, 2008, 07:12:45 PM: www.mcmaster.com is your friend. Super fast shipping. I wired my whole boat with mcmaster products. They have tinned wire as well.
T.J.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: blackbeard on July 24, 2008, 07:49:02 PM: hey savage.
i can get that wire for you. it will be in stranded. just need to know how much you need and you pay shipping. gotta love work. hehe.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: GAWnCA on July 25, 2008, 03:46:30 AM: Save yourself a big headache and run over to Lowe's or Home Depot. They have the #10 in stranded white. You can buy it by the foot.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: KonaCole on July 25, 2008, 06:55:07 AM: I found some at kragen here in bakersfield and it was not too expensive.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: GT Jets on July 25, 2008, 07:26:45 AM: Just curious, why are you running white wire?

Typical color code is;

Main, or Battery = Red
Ground = Black
Start= Yellow
Start safety = Yellow w/Red Tracer
Ignition = Purple
Fuel Sender = Pink
Oil Sender = Blue
Water Temp = Tan
Alternator Excite = Red w/Blue Tracer

The reason I'm wondering is besause if a regular wiring schematic is used it makes troubleshooting easier.

You can also get the above colors at NAPA, they even stock the Marine Spec. wire through the Balkamp line.

Again, just curious if I am missing something.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: 2savage4you on July 25, 2008, 11:35:25 AM: Quote from: GT Jets on July 25, 2008, 07:26:45 AM
Just curious, why are you running white wire?

Typical color code is;

Main, or Battery = Red
Ground = Black
Start= Yellow
Start safety = Yellow w/Red Tracer
Ignition = Purple
Fuel Sender = Pink
Oil Sender = Blue
Water Temp = Tan
Alternator Excite = Red w/Blue Tracer

The reason I'm wondering is besause if a regular wiring schematic is used it makes troubleshooting easier.

You can also get the above colors at NAPA, they even stock the Marine Spec. wire through the Balkamp line.

Again, just curious if I am missing something.

I meant to say my start wire , not ignition....Sorry about that :-[

What im going by http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=2326.msg31060#msg31060
2sav
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: 2savage4you on July 25, 2008, 11:36:15 AM: Quote from: GAWnCA on July 25, 2008, 03:46:30 AM
Save yourself a big headache and run over to Lowe's or Home Depot. They have the #10 in stranded white. You can buy it by the foot.

I will check that out...Thanks.
2sav
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: Rodbender on July 25, 2008, 12:47:00 PM: Quote from: Oldsquirt on July 24, 2008, 06:42:42 PM
West Marine carries 10 gauge in white, although I'm guessing you probably don't want to buy marine tinned wire at $1.45 a foot.

http://stores.ebay.com/Genuinedealz_Marine-Primary-Wire-16-8-awg_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ5284434QQftidZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm

I bought Marine Tinned wiring and all my connectors here and saved major duckets! Great stuff, great price.

I think i will name next boat "E-Boat"
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: GAWnCA on July 25, 2008, 02:23:34 PM: Quote from: Rodbender on July 25, 2008, 12:47:00 PM
http://stores.ebay.com/Genuinedealz_Marine-Primary-Wire-16-8-awg_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZ1QQfsubZ5284434QQftidZ2QQpZ2QQtZkm

I bought Marine Tinned wiring and all my connectors here and saved major duckets! Great stuff, great price.

I think i will name next boat "E-Boat"

Now that's a cool link. I found a good link for battery cables. ROCKFORD FOSGATE power cable, #0 for $2.00 a ft. in colors.
http://www.loseyourhearing.com/servlet/StoreFront
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: Oldsquirt on July 25, 2008, 11:51:06 PM: Quote from: 2savage4you on July 25, 2008, 11:35:25 AM

What im going by http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?topic=2326.msg31060#msg31060
2sav

Probably not your best choice........ Find one of the industry standard diagrams out there.
Title: Re: 10 AWG white stranded wire
Post by: GAWnCA on July 26, 2008, 06:41:49 AM: If you are looking for a good deal on wire, check out eBay Item number: 200241626616 It comes out to be $5.62 a spool. You can get it any cheaper than that, or anyway I can't find it cheaper. You will still need to get #10 for red, white, and black but you can get that at Lowe's or Home Depot.