Welding Wire vs. Anything else

[Ayrton 10+ year member]

To try and shed some light on what is and is not “true” 1/0 or “0” gauge wire, I broke out the digital calipers.

According to the American Wire Gauge (AWG) standard, 1/0 wire is 0.3680” (or just under 3/8”) and I get 0.39 on my caliper for both the Tsunami and Raptor brands, and 0.40 on Hooker Audio brand.

So for those that want to debate it, knock yourselves out. I am happy with what I purchased.

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

YOu guys will like this.

This is a shot of three-conductor 750MCM next to a 2" IMC coupling. The coupling is 2.5" in diameter so that gives you an idea of how large this stuff is. Picture is misleading though as the cable is actually about 3.1" in diameter. This stuff weighs 18lbs. per foot!!!

And here's a shot of 750kcmil next to the three-conductor.

Think that'll fit under my carpet?

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[Mr. Opportunist 10+ year member]

Think that'll fit under my carpet?
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or under my car //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[LoudCrownVic 5,000+ posts]

Diff between welding wire and reg car audio wire-

Welding wire does not slide through the fire wall very nice AT ALL.

 

[lil azn 06 10+ year member]

that is some big *** wire...

Ive always wondered what gauge powerlines are?

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

YOu guys will like this.

This is a shot of three-conductor 750MCM next to a 2" IMC coupling. The coupling is 2.5" in diameter so that gives you an idea of how large this stuff is. Picture is misleading though as the cable is actually about 3.1" in diameter. This stuff weighs 18lbs. per foot!!!

*PIC1*

And here's a shot of 750kcmil next to the three-conductor.

*PIC2*

Dont you mean feet?

 

[johnson 10+ year member]

Diff between welding wire and reg car audio wire-
Welding wire does not slide through the fire wall very nice AT ALL.

Sure it does.

 

[Tirefryr 10+ year member]

that is some big *** wire...
Ive always wondered what gauge powerlines are?

Most powerlines you see are smaller than you'd think. High voltage lines normally have little current running through them so there's no need for such massive cable.

 

[jujumantb 10+ year member]

YOu guys will like this.

This is a shot of three-conductor 750MCM next to a 2" IMC coupling. The coupling is 2.5" in diameter so that gives you an idea of how large this stuff is. Picture is misleading though as the cable is actually about 3.1" in diameter. This stuff weighs 18lbs. per foot!!!

And here's a shot of 750kcmil next to the three-conductor.

Holy balls, I hope you own some jaws of life to chomp through that!

 

[Tirefryr 10+ year member]

Hydraulic cutters and crimpers are your friend.

 

[Tirefryr 10+ year member]

I've handled larger cable as well. That was the biggest we had lying around the shop at the time of the photo though.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Was there ever a verdict on whats better? Welding Wire or Car Audio Wire?

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

For the price? Welding wire.

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Yeah cause i am gonna hook up two amps. Orion 1200d And orion 4002 and i want to upgrade welding wire it is.

 

[Daher2323 10+ year member]

http://www.mxxo.com/products/pid/3618

that seems to be cheaper than welding wire...havent been able to get any feedback on whether or not its good quality though....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif