Welding wire?

[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

Ok, so I took a trip to Lowe's after reading about welding wi... err, cable. I asked a guy to help me since I have no clue when it comes to welding. I explained this simple fact to him and disclosed my intention, which is to upgrade my electrical system (Big 3). He darted off like a fat boy after cake and showed me some skinny little 16ga bare wire (soldering wire I'm guessing?) //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wow.gif.23d729408e9177caa2a0ed6a2ba6588e.gif

I explained to him again what I was talking about, and he seemed to have an epiphany as he took me to the home theater section. He proudly showed me a spool of 18ga home theater speaker cable, I shook my head and tried to explain the wire needed to be "bigger" something like 0/1ga and he said he couldn't help me. He pointed to some sort of alien brain device coming out of the left side of his head and said "I don't have much use for a stereo system as you can see so I can't help you." I left it at that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

So, I understand I'm asking for the wrong thing when I say "welding wire", I should asking for "welding cable"? Or "Lead cable"? I'm so confused. I was contemplating ordering some Knu Kolossus cable online but I figured this route would be cheaper.

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[Anniku989 10+ year member]

Go to an actual welding supply store, not lowes

 

[lilcarus 10+ year member]

you cant get welding cable at lowes or home depot....but any welding supply near you will carry it...i might have an extra 20ft laying around i just need to check the garage..

 

[Anniku989 10+ year member]

You can buy new 'welding cable' online if you know what suppliers to look for (google)

 

[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

Thanks both for the advice... lilcarus PM me please!

ninja edit - Would this be a better/cheaper alternative than Knu Kolossus or similar 1/0 gauge wire?

 

[stalin '08 10+ year member]

it would be cheaper but imo not better. kicker hyperflex ftw, its easier to work with..

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

honestly i think you will be fine if you just go with the KNU KLMX wire. it may not be as flexible as others but how flexible do you need, and its allot cheaper? i also have 2 runs of knu klm to the trunk and it was more than flexible than i need.

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

yeh id just get the the knu klmx. ran 2 runs of 1/0 in my car last friday

 

[GlocksRock 10+ year member]

Welding wire can be purchased here

https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms:A

But for what knu charges for 0 gaue, you might as well just get that.

 

[CadillacMatt 10+ year member]

Thanks guys, I will go with KLM. I ordered a 1/0 KLM wiring kit that's on the way but I need to place another order anyhow for a battery terminal. How much did you guys use? I realize every car's different and I will go check it out tomorrow, but just for the sake of it how much? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

Thanks guys, I will go with KLM. I ordered a 1/0 KLM wiring kit that's on the way but I need to place another order anyhow for a battery terminal. How much did you guys use? I realize every car's different and I will go check it out tomorrow, but just for the sake of it how much? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

for the big three? i used probably 7-8 ft.