multi conductor, jacketed cable, where to buy?

Saul Goode

Saul Goode

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Looking for something around 20 gauge to install a pair of these


So far I tried the Home Depot, ace, auto zone, Orileys and WestMarine (only carries white)

Any electrical supply spots open weekends or past 5 ?

Need about 2 -3 feet, do I have to roll my own?


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motomania2007

TC/MSF/CMSP/ Instructor
What do you mean by "jacketed"

Do you mean armored or something like a multiple conductor cable with a rubber insulator around all the conductors? How many conductors do you need?

If you want a 3 conductor cable you might consider a 16-3 or 18-3 extension cord that they sell at hd or lowes.

If you want a plastic wire loom over the wires, you can buy that at any autoparts store, most hardware stores but the cheapest place is harbor freight.

You can buy any type of wire you need from Frys and from HSC on central expressway in Sunnyvale near Lawrence expressway.

If I was installing these lights, I would use the correct size and number of conductors and assemble them to the correct length and then put heatshrink tubing over the entire cable.

But then I have all that stuff in my garage and have done this sirt of thing too many times to count over the last 30+ years.
 
Saul Goode

Saul Goode

Well-known member
motomania2007 said:
What do you mean by "jacketed"

Do you mean armored or something like a multiple conductor cable with a rubber insulator around all the conductors? How many conductors do you need?

If you want a 3 conductor cable you might consider a 16-3 or 18-3 extension cord that they sell at hd or lowes.

If you want a plastic wire loom over the wires, you can buy that at any autoparts store, most hardware stores but the cheapest place is harbor freight.

You can buy any type of wire you need from Frys and from HSC on central expressway in Sunnyvale near Lawrence expressway.

If I was installing these lights, I would use the correct size and number of conductors and assemble them to the correct length and then put heatshrink tubing over the entire cable.

But then I have all that stuff in my garage and have done this sirt of thing too many times to count over the last 30+ years.
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Armored sounds right too, Frys might an option if I don't find something closer, thanks

Rather avoid janky wire loom or tape job, rather something like this, with black jacket, just two wire

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motomania2007

TC/MSF/CMSP/ Instructor
Saul Goode said:
Armored sounds right too, Frys might an option if I don't find something closer, thanks

Rather avoid janky wire loom or tape job, rather something like this, with black jacket, just two wire

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Go to harbor freight, buy the wire and the heat shrink tubing and the build your cable to your specs.

Heat shrink will shrink with a hair dryer but very slowly.

HF also sells a cheap heat gun.
 
Crjunkee

Crjunkee

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orlandi trailer in san jose sells some nice stuff for trailers multiple styles and strands.
 
OldFatGuy

OldFatGuy

Fondling Member and 1%er
The stuff you're looking for is super common in alarm installations.

If you want to drive to Concord, I'll give you some.
 
bpw

bpw

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The West Marine stuff might be the wrong color, but it is tip top quality Ancor Marine brand. Just about the highest quality most corrosion resistant wire you will find. The heat shrink crimp connectors they make are pretty sweet as well.

I just put those same hand guards on my bike and love them. Throw more light than I expected.
 
auditude

auditude

Wut, bodda you?
I've found similar wire @ HD or Lowe's and have seen anywhere from 4awg to 22awg - I don't necessarily think it has to be "shielded" but outer jacket for protection from the elements.

Lots of online resources; I used partexpress a lot when doing DIY speaker/audio projects but sounds like you want it like yesterday so I'd give HSC in Sunnyvale a try as previously mentioned.

Really, any 2 conductor wire will work, though; and using speaker cabling isn't a bad idea then feed or insert in to a loom of your color choice. There's really thin awg which would work just fine for the lighting application you've presented. (I'm guessing about 20-22awg should do the trick).

Good luck and nice handguards!
 
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motosteve-o

Active member
Electrical wonderland in Berkeley

Check Al Lasher's on University in Berkeley. Def more geared toward the Mr. Wizard set but they have a ton of wiring options. Switches, resistors, diodes etc as well. They'll answer questions without being overly surly also.
 
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