Tectran vs. Welding Cable

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

As far as the conductivity-to-price ratio, which one is the smarter choice? I'm sure welding cable is a lot more flexible and from what I read, it is very good quality copper in them... BUT Tectran DOES make up to quadruple zero... Anyone have experience using these for power cable?

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Link?

Tectran is a brand name, I don't see any specific products...

 

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

Link?
Tectran is a brand name, I don't see any specific products...

Tectran Battery Cable 2/0ga 25' red 702/0A5-Q

 

[nateberrier 10+ year member]

thats pretty cheap id go with it assuming its not cca

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

3.25 a ft? i can get 4/0 for that price locally

 

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

i wudnt evn know where to look for either of these locally :/ and idk what cca is lol

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

copper clad aluminum

 

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

copper clad aluminum

oooh woord yea i saw a lot more tin in my searches than aluminum... either one is pretty gay... im leanin towards welding cable for flexibility i think

 

[97maxima 10+ year member]

meh, buy one foot and look at it. If its shit dont buy more, if its the shit , buy the amount you need.

 

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

meh, buy one foot and look at it. If its shit dont buy more, if its the shit , buy the amount you need.

I guess. Maybe I can find some locally so i can just check them out in person b4 purchasing anything

 

[O.G. D-Wet 10+ year member]

WeldingDepot -- Super Flex "BLACK" Copper Welding Cable 2/0 ExCELENE per / ft